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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,042.49, 52,516.23 and 27,149.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,042.49, 52,516.23 and 27,149.01 is: 37,478.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,042.49 : 52,516.23 = 27,149.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,042.49/52,516.23 = 27,149.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,042.49x = 52,516.23 × 27,149.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,042.49x = 1,425,763,653.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,763,653.43/38,042.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,478.19

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