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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,047.93, 55,367.97 and 27,073.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,047.93, 55,367.97 and 27,073.44 is: 40,461.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,047.93 : 55,367.97 = 27,073.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,047.93/55,367.97 = 27,073.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,047.93x = 55,367.97 × 27,073.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,047.93x = 1,499,001,413.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,001,413.72/37,047.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,461.14

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