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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,851.96, 52,207.74 and 27,777

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,851.96, 52,207.74 and 27,777 is: 38,311.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,851.96 : 52,207.74 = 27,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,851.96/52,207.74 = 27,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,851.96x = 52,207.74 × 27,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,851.96x = 1,450,174,393.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,174,393.98/37,851.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,311.74

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