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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,930.52, 52,363.80 and 27,710.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,930.52, 52,363.80 and 27,710.08 is: 38,254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,930.52 : 52,363.80 = 27,710.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,930.52/52,363.80 = 27,710.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,930.52x = 52,363.80 × 27,710.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,930.52x = 1,451,004,956.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,004,956.19/37,930.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,254.29

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