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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,321, 51,502.98 and 20,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,321, 51,502.98 and 20,554 is: 28,364.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,321 : 51,502.98 = 20,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,321/51,502.98 = 20,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,321x = 51,502.98 × 20,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,321x = 1,058,592,250.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,592,250.92/37,321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,364.52

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