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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,053.56, 57,104.10 and 27,381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,053.56, 57,104.10 and 27,381 is: 41,088.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,053.56 : 57,104.10 = 27,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,053.56/57,104.10 = 27,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,053.56x = 57,104.10 × 27,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,053.56x = 1,563,567,362.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,567,362.10/38,053.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,088.60

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