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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,312.11, 55,889.19 and 27,966.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,312.11, 55,889.19 and 27,966.33 is: 41,890.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,312.11 : 55,889.19 = 27,966.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,312.11/55,889.19 = 27,966.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,312.11x = 55,889.19 × 27,966.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,312.11x = 1,563,015,530.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,015,530.97/37,312.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,890.30

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