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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,930.41, 52,327.76 and 27,841.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,930.41, 52,327.76 and 27,841.46 is: 38,409.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,930.41 : 52,327.76 = 27,841.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,930.41/52,327.76 = 27,841.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,930.41x = 52,327.76 × 27,841.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,930.41x = 1,456,880,836.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,880,836.08/37,930.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,409.31

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