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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,293.93, 51,466.88 and 20,298.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,293.93, 51,466.88 and 20,298.79 is: 28,013.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,293.93 : 51,466.88 = 20,298.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,293.93/51,466.88 = 20,298.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,293.93x = 51,466.88 × 20,298.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,293.93x = 1,044,715,100.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,715,100.47/37,293.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,013.01

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