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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,149.13, 51,266.69 and 20,382.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,149.13, 51,266.69 and 20,382.13 is: 28,127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,149.13 : 51,266.69 = 20,382.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,149.13/51,266.69 = 20,382.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,149.13x = 51,266.69 × 20,382.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,149.13x = 1,044,924,340.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,924,340.25/37,149.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,127.83

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