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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,248.93, 51,403.05 and 27,731.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,248.93, 51,403.05 and 27,731.34 is: 38,268.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,248.93 : 51,403.05 = 27,731.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,248.93/51,403.05 = 27,731.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,248.93x = 51,403.05 × 27,731.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,248.93x = 1,425,475,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,475,456.59/37,248.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,268.90

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