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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,441.36, 51,668.40 and 20,674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,441.36, 51,668.40 and 20,674 is: 28,529.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,441.36 : 51,668.40 = 20,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,441.36/51,668.40 = 20,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,441.36x = 51,668.40 × 20,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,441.36x = 1,068,192,501.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,192,501.60/37,441.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,529.75

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