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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,577.88, 191,374.68 and 38,838

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,577.88, 191,374.68 and 38,838 is: 58,259.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,577.88 : 191,374.68 = 38,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,577.88/191,374.68 = 38,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,577.88x = 191,374.68 × 38,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,577.88x = 7,432,609,821.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,432,609,821.84/127,577.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,259.39

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