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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,266.41, 51,427.82 and 20,270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,266.41, 51,427.82 and 20,270.72 is: 27,973.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,266.41 : 51,427.82 = 20,270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,266.41/51,427.82 = 20,270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,266.41x = 51,427.82 × 20,270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,266.41x = 1,042,478,838.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,478,838.08/37,266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,973.69

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