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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,030, 51,102.48 and 20,264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,030, 51,102.48 and 20,264.08 is: 27,965.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,030 : 51,102.48 = 20,264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,030/51,102.48 = 20,264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,030x = 51,102.48 × 20,264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,030x = 1,035,544,742.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,544,742.92/37,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,965.02

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