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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,126, 51,233.88 and 20,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,126, 51,233.88 and 20,359 is: 28,095.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,126 : 51,233.88 = 20,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,126/51,233.88 = 20,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,126x = 51,233.88 × 20,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,126x = 1,043,070,562.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,070,562.92/37,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,095.42

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