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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,958.76, 56,972.68 and 20,204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,958.76, 56,972.68 and 20,204.35 is: 30,324.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,958.76 : 56,972.68 = 20,204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,958.76/56,972.68 = 20,204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,958.76x = 56,972.68 × 20,204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,958.76x = 1,151,095,882.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,095,882.75/37,958.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,324.90

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