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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,038.92, 51,114.94 and 20,271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,038.92, 51,114.94 and 20,271.92 is: 27,975.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,038.92 : 51,114.94 = 20,271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,038.92/51,114.94 = 20,271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,038.92x = 51,114.94 × 20,271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,038.92x = 1,036,197,974.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,197,974.48/37,038.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,975.92

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