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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,262.13, 51,421.87 and 20,266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,262.13, 51,421.87 and 20,266.37 is: 27,967.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,262.13 : 51,421.87 = 20,266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,262.13/51,421.87 = 20,266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,262.13x = 51,421.87 × 20,266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,262.13x = 1,042,134,643.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,134,643.51/37,262.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,967.66

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