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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,994.67, 56,975.27 and 20,221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,994.67, 56,975.27 and 20,221.04 is: 30,322.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,994.67 : 56,975.27 = 20,221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,994.67/56,975.27 = 20,221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,994.67x = 56,975.27 × 20,221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,994.67x = 1,152,099,425.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,099,425.63/37,994.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,322.66

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