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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,266, 51,427.08 and 20,499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,266, 51,427.08 and 20,499 is: 28,288.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,266 : 51,427.08 = 20,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,266/51,427.08 = 20,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,266x = 51,427.08 × 20,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,266x = 1,054,203,712.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,203,712.92/37,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,288.62

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