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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,430.94, 51,654.73 and 20,663.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,430.94, 51,654.73 and 20,663.94 is: 28,516.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,430.94 : 51,654.73 = 20,663.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,430.94/51,654.73 = 20,663.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,430.94x = 51,654.73 × 20,663.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,430.94x = 1,067,390,241.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,390,241.44/37,430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,516.26

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