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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,901.97, 52,304.05 and 20,907.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,901.97, 52,304.05 and 20,907.76 is: 28,852.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,901.97 : 52,304.05 = 20,907.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,901.97/52,304.05 = 20,907.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,901.97x = 52,304.05 × 20,907.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,901.97x = 1,093,560,524.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,560,524.43/37,901.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,852.34

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