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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,181.08, 55,808.07 and 27,292.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,181.08, 55,808.07 and 27,292.33 is: 40,965.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,181.08 : 55,808.07 = 27,292.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,181.08/55,808.07 = 27,292.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,181.08x = 55,808.07 × 27,292.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,181.08x = 1,523,132,263.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,132,263.10/37,181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,965.25

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