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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,161.02, 57,231.36 and 27,034.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,161.02, 57,231.36 and 27,034.86 is: 40,545.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,161.02 : 57,231.36 = 27,034.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,161.02/57,231.36 = 27,034.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,161.02x = 57,231.36 × 27,034.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,161.02x = 1,547,241,805.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,241,805.21/38,161.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,545.09

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