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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,150.02, 51,266.59 and 20,153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,150.02, 51,266.59 and 20,153.94 is: 27,812.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,150.02 : 51,266.59 = 20,153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,150.02/51,266.59 = 20,153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,150.02x = 51,266.59 × 20,153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,150.02x = 1,033,223,778.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,223,778.86/37,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,812.20

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