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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,610.62, 38,136.96 and 27,195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,610.62, 38,136.96 and 27,195.90 is: 37,564.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,610.62 : 38,136.96 = 27,195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,610.62/38,136.96 = 27,195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,610.62x = 38,136.96 × 27,195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,610.62x = 1,037,168,950.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,168,950.46/27,610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,564.13

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