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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,151.16, 51,268.81 and 20,155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,151.16, 51,268.81 and 20,155.44 is: 27,814.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,151.16 : 51,268.81 = 20,155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,151.16/51,268.81 = 20,155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,151.16x = 51,268.81 × 20,155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,151.16x = 1,033,345,423.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,345,423.83/37,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,814.62

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