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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,019.36, 51,087.12 and 20,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,019.36, 51,087.12 and 20,252 is: 27,947.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,019.36 : 51,087.12 = 20,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,019.36/51,087.12 = 20,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,019.36x = 51,087.12 × 20,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,019.36x = 1,034,616,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,616,354.24/37,019.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,947.98

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