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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,030.14, 51,101.46 and 20,263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,030.14, 51,101.46 and 20,263.14 is: 27,963.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,030.14 : 51,101.46 = 20,263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,030.14/51,101.46 = 20,263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,030.14x = 51,101.46 × 20,263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,030.14x = 1,035,476,038.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,476,038.18/37,030.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,963.06

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