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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,055.28, 51,103.17 and 27,007.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,055.28, 51,103.17 and 27,007.14 is: 37,245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,055.28 : 51,103.17 = 27,007.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,055.28/51,103.17 = 27,007.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,055.28x = 51,103.17 × 27,007.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,055.28x = 1,380,150,466.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,150,466.63/37,055.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,245.72

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