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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,020, 51,088.83 and 20,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,020, 51,088.83 and 20,253 is: 27,949.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,020 : 51,088.83 = 20,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,020/51,088.83 = 20,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,020x = 51,088.83 × 20,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,020x = 1,034,702,073.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,702,073.99/37,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,949.81

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