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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,225.89, 51,371.55 and 20,230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,225.89, 51,371.55 and 20,230.02 is: 27,917.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,225.89 : 51,371.55 = 20,230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,225.89/51,371.55 = 20,230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,225.89x = 51,371.55 × 20,230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,225.89x = 1,039,247,483.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,247,483.93/37,225.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,917.33

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