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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,207, 51,345.68 and 20,441.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,207, 51,345.68 and 20,441.08 is: 28,208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,207 : 51,345.68 = 20,441.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,207/51,345.68 = 20,441.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,207x = 51,345.68 × 20,441.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,207x = 1,049,561,152.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,561,152.53/37,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,208.70

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