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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,063.47, 51,147.51 and 20,067.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,063.47, 51,147.51 and 20,067.71 is: 27,693.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,063.47 : 51,147.51 = 20,067.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,063.47/51,147.51 = 20,067.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,063.47x = 51,147.51 × 20,067.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,063.47x = 1,026,413,142.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,413,142.16/37,063.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,693.39

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