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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,093.94, 51,259.50 and 28,124.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,093.94, 51,259.50 and 28,124.81 is: 38,865.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,093.94 : 51,259.50 = 28,124.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,093.94/51,259.50 = 28,124.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,093.94x = 51,259.50 × 28,124.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,093.94x = 1,441,663,698.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,663,698.20/37,093.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,865.21

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