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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,150.69, 51,268.85 and 20,383.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,150.69, 51,268.85 and 20,383.69 is: 28,129.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,150.69 : 51,268.85 = 20,383.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,150.69/51,268.85 = 20,383.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,150.69x = 51,268.85 × 20,383.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,150.69x = 1,045,048,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,048,267.84/37,150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,129.98

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