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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,041.82, 51,117.62 and 20,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,041.82, 51,117.62 and 20,046 is: 27,663.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,041.82 : 51,117.62 = 20,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,041.82/51,117.62 = 20,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,041.82x = 51,117.62 × 20,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,041.82x = 1,024,703,810.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,703,810.52/37,041.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,663.43

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