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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,638.48, 52,008.76 and 27,009.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,638.48, 52,008.76 and 27,009.44 is: 37,321.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,638.48 : 52,008.76 = 27,009.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,638.48/52,008.76 = 27,009.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,638.48x = 52,008.76 × 27,009.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,638.48x = 1,404,727,482.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,727,482.69/37,638.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,321.58

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