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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,910.46, 52,288.23 and 27,835.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,910.46, 52,288.23 and 27,835.74 is: 38,392.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,910.46 : 52,288.23 = 27,835.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,910.46/52,288.23 = 27,835.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,910.46x = 52,288.23 × 27,835.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,910.46x = 1,455,481,575.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,481,575.34/37,910.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,392.61

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