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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,273.76, 51,438.74 and 20,278.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,273.76, 51,438.74 and 20,278.95 is: 27,985.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,273.76 : 51,438.74 = 20,278.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,273.76/51,438.74 = 20,278.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,273.76x = 51,438.74 × 20,278.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,273.76x = 1,043,123,636.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,123,636.52/37,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,985.47

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