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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,178.46, 51,306.36 and 20,182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,178.46, 51,306.36 and 20,182.73 is: 27,852.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,178.46 : 51,306.36 = 20,182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,178.46/51,306.36 = 20,182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,178.46x = 51,306.36 × 20,182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,178.46x = 1,035,502,411.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,502,411.16/37,178.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,852.22

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