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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,664.76, 51,978.34 and 20,669.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,664.76, 51,978.34 and 20,669.74 is: 28,524.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,664.76 : 51,978.34 = 20,669.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,664.76/51,978.34 = 20,669.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,664.76x = 51,978.34 × 20,669.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,664.76x = 1,074,378,773.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,378,773.43/37,664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,524.77

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