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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,769.08, 52,098.34 and 27,173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,769.08, 52,098.34 and 27,173.08 is: 37,482.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,769.08 : 52,098.34 = 27,173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,769.08/52,098.34 = 27,173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,769.08x = 52,098.34 × 27,173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,769.08x = 1,415,672,360.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,672,360.69/37,769.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,482.31

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