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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,054, 51,134.52 and 20,287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,054, 51,134.52 and 20,287.04 is: 27,996.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,054 : 51,134.52 = 20,287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,054/51,134.52 = 20,287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,054x = 51,134.52 × 20,287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,054x = 1,037,368,052.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,368,052.62/37,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,996.12

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