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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,046.16, 51,128.28 and 27,598.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,046.16, 51,128.28 and 27,598.32 is: 38,089.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,046.16 : 51,128.28 = 27,598.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,046.16/51,128.28 = 27,598.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,046.16x = 51,128.28 × 27,598.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,046.16x = 1,411,054,632.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,054,632.49/37,046.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,089.09

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