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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,036.48, 52,507.94 and 27,143.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,036.48, 52,507.94 and 27,143.01 is: 37,469.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,036.48 : 52,507.94 = 27,143.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,036.48/52,507.94 = 27,143.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,036.48x = 52,507.94 × 27,143.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,036.48x = 1,425,223,404.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,223,404.78/38,036.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,469.91

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