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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,977.68, 57,001.52 and 19,270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,977.68, 57,001.52 and 19,270.84 is: 28,924.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,977.68 : 57,001.52 = 19,270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,977.68/57,001.52 = 19,270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,977.68x = 57,001.52 × 19,270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,977.68x = 1,098,467,171.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,467,171.68/37,977.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,924.02

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