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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,030.30, 51,101.61 and 20,034.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,030.30, 51,101.61 and 20,034.50 is: 27,647.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,030.30 : 51,101.61 = 20,034.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,030.30/51,101.61 = 20,034.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,030.30x = 51,101.61 × 20,034.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,030.30x = 1,023,795,205.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,795,205.55/37,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,647.50

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