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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,167.46, 51,291.47 and 20,171.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,167.46, 51,291.47 and 20,171.86 is: 27,837.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,167.46 : 51,291.47 = 20,171.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,167.46/51,291.47 = 20,171.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,167.46x = 51,291.47 × 20,171.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,167.46x = 1,034,644,352.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,644,352.03/37,167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,837.37

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