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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,260.04, 51,419.82 and 20,265.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,260.04, 51,419.82 and 20,265.34 is: 27,966.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,260.04 : 51,419.82 = 20,265.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,260.04/51,419.82 = 20,265.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,260.04x = 51,419.82 × 20,265.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,260.04x = 1,042,040,135.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,040,135.04/37,260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,966.69

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