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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,314.97, 51,492.94 and 20,319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,314.97, 51,492.94 and 20,319.14 is: 28,039.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,314.97 : 51,492.94 = 20,319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,314.97/51,492.94 = 20,319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,314.97x = 51,492.94 × 20,319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,314.97x = 1,046,292,334.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,292,334.81/37,314.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,039.48

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