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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,228.89, 51,375.82 and 20,233.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,228.89, 51,375.82 and 20,233.09 is: 27,921.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,228.89 : 51,375.82 = 20,233.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,228.89/51,375.82 = 20,233.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,228.89x = 51,375.82 × 20,233.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,228.89x = 1,039,491,641.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,491,641.46/37,228.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,921.64

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