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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,708.59, 52,008.71 and 27,633.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,708.59, 52,008.71 and 27,633.27 is: 38,112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,708.59 : 52,008.71 = 27,633.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,708.59/52,008.71 = 27,633.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,708.59x = 52,008.71 × 27,633.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,708.59x = 1,437,170,587.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,170,587.62/37,708.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,112.55

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