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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,242, 51,393.96 and 20,474.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,242, 51,393.96 and 20,474.64 is: 28,255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,242 : 51,393.96 = 20,474.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,242/51,393.96 = 20,474.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,242x = 51,393.96 × 20,474.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,242x = 1,052,272,829.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,272,829.17/37,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,255.00

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