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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,275.17, 51,439.96 and 20,279.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,275.17, 51,439.96 and 20,279.53 is: 27,985.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,275.17 : 51,439.96 = 20,279.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,275.17/51,439.96 = 20,279.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,275.17x = 51,439.96 × 20,279.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,275.17x = 1,043,178,389.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,178,389.31/37,275.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,985.88

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