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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,233, 51,381.90 and 20,466.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,233, 51,381.90 and 20,466.36 is: 28,243.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,233 : 51,381.90 = 20,466.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,233/51,381.90 = 20,466.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,233x = 51,381.90 × 20,466.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,233x = 1,051,600,462.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,600,462.88/37,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,243.77

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