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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,185.41, 51,316.49 and 20,189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,185.41, 51,316.49 and 20,189.66 is: 27,862.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,185.41 : 51,316.49 = 20,189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,185.41/51,316.49 = 20,189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,185.41x = 51,316.49 × 20,189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,185.41x = 1,036,062,165.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,062,165.82/37,185.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,862.06

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