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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,211, 51,351.98 and 20,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,211, 51,351.98 and 20,444 is: 28,213.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,211 : 51,351.98 = 20,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,211/51,351.98 = 20,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,211x = 51,351.98 × 20,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,211x = 1,049,839,879.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,839,879.12/37,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,213.16

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