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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,907.46, 52,284.09 and 27,832.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,907.46, 52,284.09 and 27,832.74 is: 38,388.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,907.46 : 52,284.09 = 27,832.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,907.46/52,284.09 = 27,832.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,907.46x = 52,284.09 × 27,832.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,907.46x = 1,455,209,483.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,209,483.11/37,907.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,388.47

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