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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,162.70, 51,284.26 and 20,166.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,162.70, 51,284.26 and 20,166.51 is: 27,829.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,162.70 : 51,284.26 = 20,166.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,162.70/51,284.26 = 20,166.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,162.70x = 51,284.26 × 20,166.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,162.70x = 1,034,224,542.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,224,542.13/37,162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,829.64

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