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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,178.07, 55,717.87 and 27,270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,178.07, 55,717.87 and 27,270.96 is: 40,870.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,178.07 : 55,717.87 = 27,270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,178.07/55,717.87 = 27,270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,178.07x = 55,717.87 × 27,270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,178.07x = 1,519,479,804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,479,804.06/37,178.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,870.33

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