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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,162.83, 51,284.57 and 20,167.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,162.83, 51,284.57 and 20,167.14 is: 27,830.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,162.83 : 51,284.57 = 20,167.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,162.83/51,284.57 = 20,167.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,162.83x = 51,284.57 × 20,167.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,162.83x = 1,034,263,002.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,263,002.19/37,162.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,830.58

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