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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,709.08, 52,036.48 and 20,941

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,709.08, 52,036.48 and 20,941 is: 28,897.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,709.08 : 52,036.48 = 20,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,709.08/52,036.48 = 20,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,709.08x = 52,036.48 × 20,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,709.08x = 1,089,695,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,695,927.68/37,709.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,897.44

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