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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,002.70, 37,716.30 and 27,002.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,002.70, 37,716.30 and 27,002.70 is: 37,716.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,002.70 : 37,716.30 = 27,002.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,002.70/37,716.30 = 27,002.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,002.70x = 37,716.30 × 27,002.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,002.70x = 1,018,441,934.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,441,934.01/27,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,716.30

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