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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,262.21, 51,421.34 and 20,266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,262.21, 51,421.34 and 20,266.09 is: 27,966.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,262.21 : 51,421.34 = 20,266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,262.21/51,421.34 = 20,266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,262.21x = 51,421.34 × 20,266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,262.21x = 1,042,109,247.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,109,247.25/37,262.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,966.92

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