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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,354.96, 51,598.96 and 27,907.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,354.96, 51,598.96 and 27,907.12 is: 38,548.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,354.96 : 51,598.96 = 27,907.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,354.96/51,598.96 = 27,907.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,354.96x = 51,598.96 × 27,907.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,354.96x = 1,439,978,368.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,978,368.60/37,354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,548.52

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