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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,273.74, 51,441.40 and 27,825.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,273.74, 51,441.40 and 27,825.90 is: 38,402.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,273.74 : 51,441.40 = 27,825.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,273.74/51,441.40 = 27,825.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,273.74x = 51,441.40 × 27,825.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,273.74x = 1,431,403,252.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,403,252.26/37,273.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,402.46

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