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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,252.36, 51,407.98 and 20,256.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,252.36, 51,407.98 and 20,256.62 is: 27,953.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,252.36 : 51,407.98 = 20,256.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,252.36/51,407.98 = 20,256.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,252.36x = 51,407.98 × 20,256.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,252.36x = 1,041,351,915.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,351,915.83/37,252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,953.99

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