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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,211.22, 51,351.27 and 20,215.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,211.22, 51,351.27 and 20,215.33 is: 27,897.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,211.22 : 51,351.27 = 20,215.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,211.22/51,351.27 = 20,215.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,211.22x = 51,351.27 × 20,215.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,211.22x = 1,038,082,612.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,082,612.21/37,211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,897.03

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