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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,272.76, 51,437.36 and 20,277.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,272.76, 51,437.36 and 20,277.95 is: 27,984.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,272.76 : 51,437.36 = 20,277.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,272.76/51,437.36 = 20,277.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,272.76x = 51,437.36 × 20,277.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,272.76x = 1,043,044,007.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,044,007.72/37,272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,984.08

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