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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,184.73, 51,315.31 and 20,189.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,184.73, 51,315.31 and 20,189.13 is: 27,861.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,184.73 : 51,315.31 = 20,189.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,184.73/51,315.31 = 20,189.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,184.73x = 51,315.31 × 20,189.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,184.73x = 1,036,011,464.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,011,464.58/37,184.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,861.21

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