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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,419.14, 51,638.44 and 27,867.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,419.14, 51,638.44 and 27,867.24 is: 38,456.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,419.14 : 51,638.44 = 27,867.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,419.14/51,638.44 = 27,867.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,419.14x = 51,638.44 × 27,867.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,419.14x = 1,439,020,800.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,020,800.71/37,419.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,456.81

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