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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,436.94, 51,660.73 and 20,437.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,436.94, 51,660.73 and 20,437.82 is: 28,202.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,436.94 : 51,660.73 = 20,437.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,436.94/51,660.73 = 20,437.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,436.94x = 51,660.73 × 20,437.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,436.94x = 1,055,832,700.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,832,700.81/37,436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,202.96

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