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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,251.33, 55,913.72 and 27,362.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,251.33, 55,913.72 and 27,362.85 is: 41,071.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,251.33 : 55,913.72 = 27,362.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,251.33/55,913.72 = 27,362.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,251.33x = 55,913.72 × 27,362.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,251.33x = 1,529,958,596.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,958,596.49/37,251.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,071.25

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