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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,389.60, 38,423.20 and 27,389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,389.60, 38,423.20 and 27,389.60 is: 38,423.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,389.60 : 38,423.20 = 27,389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,389.60/38,423.20 = 27,389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,389.60x = 38,423.20 × 27,389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,389.60x = 1,052,396,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,396,078.72/27,389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,423.20

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