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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,674.72, 51,962.28 and 27,599.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,674.72, 51,962.28 and 27,599.52 is: 38,066.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,674.72 : 51,962.28 = 27,599.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,674.72/51,962.28 = 27,599.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,674.72x = 51,962.28 × 27,599.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,674.72x = 1,434,133,986.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,133,986.11/37,674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,066.21

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