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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,676.62, 51,994.37 and 20,682.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,676.62, 51,994.37 and 20,682.46 is: 28,542.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,676.62 : 51,994.37 = 20,682.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,676.62/51,994.37 = 20,682.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,676.62x = 51,994.37 × 20,682.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,676.62x = 1,075,371,477.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,371,477.75/37,676.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,542.14

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