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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,056.54, 51,137.72 and 20,060.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,056.54, 51,137.72 and 20,060.45 is: 27,683.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,056.54 : 51,137.72 = 20,060.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,056.54/51,137.72 = 20,060.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,056.54x = 51,137.72 × 20,060.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,056.54x = 1,025,845,319.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,845,319.18/37,056.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,683.25

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