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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,161.06, 55,739.43 and 27,175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,161.06, 55,739.43 and 27,175.92 is: 40,762.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,161.06 : 55,739.43 = 27,175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,161.06/55,739.43 = 27,175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,161.06x = 55,739.43 × 27,175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,161.06x = 1,514,770,290.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,770,290.53/37,161.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,762.30

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