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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,026.20, 51,095.93 and 20,030.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,026.20, 51,095.93 and 20,030.38 is: 27,641.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,026.20 : 51,095.93 = 20,030.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,026.20/51,095.93 = 20,030.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,026.20x = 51,095.93 × 20,030.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,026.20x = 1,023,470,538.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,470,538.72/37,026.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,641.79

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