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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,124.80, 38,062.20 and 27,124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,124.80, 38,062.20 and 27,124.80 is: 38,062.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,124.80 : 38,062.20 = 27,124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,124.80/38,062.20 = 27,124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,124.80x = 38,062.20 × 27,124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,124.80x = 1,032,429,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,429,562.56/27,124.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,062.20

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