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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,262.46, 51,421.69 and 20,266.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,262.46, 51,421.69 and 20,266.34 is: 27,967.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,262.46 : 51,421.69 = 20,266.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,262.46/51,421.69 = 20,266.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,262.46x = 51,421.69 × 20,266.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,262.46x = 1,042,129,452.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,129,452.91/37,262.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,967.27

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