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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,189.60, 51,278.28 and 27,741.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,189.60, 51,278.28 and 27,741.76 is: 38,251.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,189.60 : 51,278.28 = 27,741.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,189.60/51,278.28 = 27,741.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,189.60x = 51,278.28 × 27,741.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,189.60x = 1,422,549,736.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,549,736.97/37,189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,251.28

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