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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,055.43, 51,136.43 and 20,059.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,055.43, 51,136.43 and 20,059.59 is: 27,682.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,055.43 : 51,136.43 = 20,059.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,055.43/51,136.43 = 20,059.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,055.43x = 51,136.43 × 20,059.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,055.43x = 1,025,775,614.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,775,614.33/37,055.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,682.20

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