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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,322.06, 51,508.08 and 27,874.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,322.06, 51,508.08 and 27,874.22 is: 38,469.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,322.06 : 51,508.08 = 27,874.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,322.06/51,508.08 = 27,874.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,322.06x = 51,508.08 × 27,874.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,322.06x = 1,435,747,553.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,747,553.70/37,322.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,469.14

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