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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,355.02, 51,553.56 and 27,907.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,355.02, 51,553.56 and 27,907.18 is: 38,514.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,355.02 : 51,553.56 = 27,907.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,355.02/51,553.56 = 27,907.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,355.02x = 51,553.56 × 27,907.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,355.02x = 1,438,714,478.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,714,478.56/37,355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,514.62

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