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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,807.11, 52,177.77 and 28,359.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,807.11, 52,177.77 and 28,359.27 is: 39,138.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,807.11 : 52,177.77 = 28,359.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,807.11/52,177.77 = 28,359.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,807.11x = 52,177.77 × 28,359.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,807.11x = 1,479,723,467.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,723,467.43/37,807.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,138.76

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