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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,662.76, 51,975.58 and 20,667.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,662.76, 51,975.58 and 20,667.74 is: 28,522.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,662.76 : 51,975.58 = 20,667.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,662.76/51,975.58 = 20,667.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,662.76x = 51,975.58 × 20,667.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,662.76x = 1,074,217,773.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,217,773.79/37,662.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,522.01

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