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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,041.20, 52,388.76 and 37,227.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,041.20, 52,388.76 and 37,227.12 is: 51,267.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,041.20 : 52,388.76 = 37,227.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,041.20/52,388.76 = 37,227.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,041.20x = 52,388.76 × 37,227.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,041.20x = 1,950,282,655.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,282,655.17/38,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,267.64

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