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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,966.80, 56,950.20 and 27,469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,966.80, 56,950.20 and 27,469.20 is: 41,203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,966.80 : 56,950.20 = 27,469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,966.80/56,950.20 = 27,469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,966.80x = 56,950.20 × 27,469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,966.80x = 1,564,376,433.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,376,433.84/37,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,203.80

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