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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,932.02, 52,365.87 and 27,711.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,932.02, 52,365.87 and 27,711.59 is: 38,256.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,932.02 : 52,365.87 = 27,711.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,932.02/52,365.87 = 27,711.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,932.02x = 52,365.87 × 27,711.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,932.02x = 1,451,141,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,141,257.60/37,932.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,256.37

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