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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,265.16, 51,426.09 and 20,269.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,265.16, 51,426.09 and 20,269.47 is: 27,971.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,265.16 : 51,426.09 = 20,269.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,265.16/51,426.09 = 20,269.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,265.16x = 51,426.09 × 20,269.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,265.16x = 1,042,379,588.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,379,588.47/37,265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,971.96

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