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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,986.08, 38,537.52 and 27,365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,986.08, 38,537.52 and 27,365.32 is: 37,682.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,986.08 : 38,537.52 = 27,365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,986.08/38,537.52 = 27,365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,986.08x = 38,537.52 × 27,365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,986.08x = 1,054,591,566.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,591,566.81/27,986.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,682.72

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