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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,026.03, 51,095.71 and 20,030.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,026.03, 51,095.71 and 20,030.22 is: 27,641.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,026.03 : 51,095.71 = 20,030.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,026.03/51,095.71 = 20,030.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,026.03x = 51,095.71 × 20,030.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,026.03x = 1,023,458,552.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,458,552.95/37,026.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,641.60

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