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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,150.70, 51,268.43 and 20,155.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,150.70, 51,268.43 and 20,155.05 is: 27,814.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,150.70 : 51,268.43 = 20,155.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,150.70/51,268.43 = 20,155.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,150.70x = 51,268.43 × 20,155.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,150.70x = 1,033,317,820.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,317,820.46/37,150.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,814.23

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