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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,046.57, 52,430.25 and 27,416.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,046.57, 52,430.25 and 27,416.13 is: 37,780.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,046.57 : 52,430.25 = 27,416.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,046.57/52,430.25 = 27,416.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,046.57x = 52,430.25 × 27,416.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,046.57x = 1,437,434,549.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,434,549.93/38,046.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,780.92

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