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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,275, 51,440.58 and 20,508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,275, 51,440.58 and 20,508 is: 28,301.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,275 : 51,440.58 = 20,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,275/51,440.58 = 20,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,275x = 51,440.58 × 20,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,275x = 1,054,943,414.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,943,414.64/37,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,301.63

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