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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,035, 51,108.34 and 20,268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,035, 51,108.34 and 20,268.04 is: 27,969.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,035 : 51,108.34 = 20,268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,035/51,108.34 = 20,268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,035x = 51,108.34 × 20,268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,035x = 1,035,865,879.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,865,879.45/37,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,969.92

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