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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,179.34, 51,307.90 and 20,183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,179.34, 51,307.90 and 20,183.74 is: 27,853.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,179.34 : 51,307.90 = 20,183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,179.34/51,307.90 = 20,183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,179.34x = 51,307.90 × 20,183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,179.34x = 1,035,585,313.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,585,313.55/37,179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,853.78

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