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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,052, 51,131.76 and 20,285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,052, 51,131.76 and 20,285.04 is: 27,993.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,052 : 51,131.76 = 20,285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,052/51,131.76 = 20,285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,052x = 51,131.76 × 20,285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,052x = 1,037,209,796.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,209,796.87/37,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,993.36

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