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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,161.01, 52,613.80 and 27,272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,161.01, 52,613.80 and 27,272.16 is: 37,601.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,161.01 : 52,613.80 = 27,272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,161.01/52,613.80 = 27,272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,161.01x = 52,613.80 × 27,272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,161.01x = 1,434,891,971.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,891,971.81/38,161.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,601.00

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