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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,211.72, 51,351.96 and 20,215.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,211.72, 51,351.96 and 20,215.83 is: 27,897.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,211.72 : 51,351.96 = 20,215.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,211.72/51,351.96 = 20,215.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,211.72x = 51,351.96 × 20,215.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,211.72x = 1,038,122,236.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,122,236.77/37,211.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,897.72

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