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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,244.67, 51,397.18 and 27,727.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,244.67, 51,397.18 and 27,727.08 is: 38,263.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,244.67 : 51,397.18 = 27,727.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,244.67/51,397.18 = 27,727.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,244.67x = 51,397.18 × 27,727.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,244.67x = 1,425,093,721.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,093,721.63/37,244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,263.02

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