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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,265.20, 51,425.48 and 20,269.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,265.20, 51,425.48 and 20,269.09 is: 27,971.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,265.20 : 51,425.48 = 20,269.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,265.20/51,425.48 = 20,269.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,265.20x = 51,425.48 × 20,269.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,265.20x = 1,042,347,508.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,347,508.10/37,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,971.07

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