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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,977.32, 52,334.67 and 27,346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,977.32, 52,334.67 and 27,346.88 is: 37,685.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,977.32 : 52,334.67 = 27,346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,977.32/52,334.67 = 27,346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,977.32x = 52,334.67 × 27,346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,977.32x = 1,431,189,940.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,189,940.33/37,977.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,685.39

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