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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,052.52, 51,131.97 and 20,285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,052.52, 51,131.97 and 20,285.52 is: 27,993.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,052.52 : 51,131.97 = 20,285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,052.52/51,131.97 = 20,285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,052.52x = 51,131.97 × 20,285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,052.52x = 1,037,238,600.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,238,600.07/37,052.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,993.74

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