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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,013.26, 51,078.70 and 20,246.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,013.26, 51,078.70 and 20,246.26 is: 27,940.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,013.26 : 51,078.70 = 20,246.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,013.26/51,078.70 = 20,246.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,013.26x = 51,078.70 × 20,246.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,013.26x = 1,034,152,640.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,152,640.66/37,013.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,940.06

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