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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,026.08, 51,095.76 and 20,030.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,026.08, 51,095.76 and 20,030.25 is: 27,641.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,026.08 : 51,095.76 = 20,030.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,026.08/51,095.76 = 20,030.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,026.08x = 51,095.76 × 20,030.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,026.08x = 1,023,460,963.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,460,963.24/37,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,641.62

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