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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,277.70, 52,257.90 and 37,277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,277.70, 52,257.90 and 37,277.70 is: 52,257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,277.70 : 52,257.90 = 37,277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,277.70/52,257.90 = 37,277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,277.70x = 52,257.90 × 37,277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,277.70x = 1,948,054,318.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,054,318.83/37,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,257.90

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