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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,858.67, 52,244.25 and 20,864.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,858.67, 52,244.25 and 20,864.48 is: 28,792.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,858.67 : 52,244.25 = 20,864.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,858.67/52,244.25 = 20,864.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,858.67x = 52,244.25 × 20,864.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,858.67x = 1,090,049,109.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,049,109.24/37,858.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,792.59

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