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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,028.94, 51,099.71 and 20,033.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,028.94, 51,099.71 and 20,033.13 is: 27,645.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,028.94 : 51,099.71 = 20,033.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,028.94/51,099.71 = 20,033.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,028.94x = 51,099.71 × 20,033.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,028.94x = 1,023,687,133.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,687,133.39/37,028.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,645.60

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