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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,041, 51,116.94 and 20,274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,041, 51,116.94 and 20,274.36 is: 27,978.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,041 : 51,116.94 = 20,274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,041/51,116.94 = 20,274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,041x = 51,116.94 × 20,274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,041x = 1,036,363,243.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,363,243.66/37,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,978.81

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