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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,763.61, 56,623.46 and 27,774.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,763.61, 56,623.46 and 27,774.33 is: 41,645.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,763.61 : 56,623.46 = 27,774.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,763.61/56,623.46 = 27,774.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,763.61x = 56,623.46 × 27,774.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,763.61x = 1,572,678,524.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,678,524.91/37,763.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,645.34

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