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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,217, 51,359.46 and 20,450.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,217, 51,359.46 and 20,450.12 is: 28,221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,217 : 51,359.46 = 20,450.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,217/51,359.46 = 20,450.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,217x = 51,359.46 × 20,450.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,217x = 1,050,307,120.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,307,120.14/37,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,221.17

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