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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,578.72, 191,377.86 and 38,839.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,578.72, 191,377.86 and 38,839.80 is: 58,262.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,578.72 : 191,377.86 = 38,839.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,578.72/191,377.86 = 38,839.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,578.72x = 191,377.86 × 38,839.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,578.72x = 7,433,077,806.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,433,077,806.83/127,578.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,262.68

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