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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,205.73, 55,674.95 and 27,320.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,205.73, 55,674.95 and 27,320.49 is: 40,882.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,205.73 : 55,674.95 = 27,320.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,205.73/55,674.95 = 27,320.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,205.73x = 55,674.95 × 27,320.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,205.73x = 1,521,066,778.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,066,778.12/37,205.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,882.59

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