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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,264.26, 51,425.34 and 20,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,264.26, 51,425.34 and 20,268.88 is: 27,971.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,264.26 : 51,425.34 = 20,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,264.26/51,425.34 = 20,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,264.26x = 51,425.34 × 20,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,264.26x = 1,042,334,045.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,334,045.42/37,264.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,971.41

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