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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,731.06, 52,068.86 and 20,964.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,731.06, 52,068.86 and 20,964.06 is: 28,930.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,731.06 : 52,068.86 = 20,964.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,731.06/52,068.86 = 20,964.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,731.06x = 52,068.86 × 20,964.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,731.06x = 1,091,574,705.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,574,705.17/37,731.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,930.40

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