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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,271.74, 51,438.64 and 27,823.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,271.74, 51,438.64 and 27,823.90 is: 38,399.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,271.74 : 51,438.64 = 27,823.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,271.74/51,438.64 = 27,823.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,271.74x = 51,438.64 × 27,823.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,271.74x = 1,431,223,575.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,223,575.50/37,271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,399.70

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