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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,759.72, 52,111.14 and 20,995.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,759.72, 52,111.14 and 20,995.24 is: 28,974.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,759.72 : 52,111.14 = 20,995.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,759.72/52,111.14 = 20,995.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,759.72x = 52,111.14 × 20,995.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,759.72x = 1,094,085,890.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,085,890.97/37,759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,974.95

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