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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,711.62, 52,042.06 and 20,944.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,711.62, 52,042.06 and 20,944.62 is: 28,903.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,711.62 : 52,042.06 = 20,944.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,711.62/52,042.06 = 20,944.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,711.62x = 52,042.06 × 20,944.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,711.62x = 1,090,001,170.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,001,170.72/37,711.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,903.59

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