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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,176.17, 51,324.57 and 28,207.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,176.17, 51,324.57 and 28,207.98 is: 38,943.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,176.17 : 51,324.57 = 28,207.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,176.17/51,324.57 = 28,207.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,176.17x = 51,324.57 × 28,207.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,176.17x = 1,447,762,444.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,762,444.07/37,176.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,943.30

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