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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,063.32, 51,147.31 and 20,067.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,063.32, 51,147.31 and 20,067.58 is: 27,693.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,063.32 : 51,147.31 = 20,067.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,063.32/51,147.31 = 20,067.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,063.32x = 51,147.31 × 20,067.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,063.32x = 1,026,402,557.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,402,557.17/37,063.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,693.22

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