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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,167.04, 52,646.28 and 27,572.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,167.04, 52,646.28 and 27,572.24 is: 38,032.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,167.04 : 52,646.28 = 27,572.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,167.04/52,646.28 = 27,572.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,167.04x = 52,646.28 × 27,572.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,167.04x = 1,451,575,867.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,575,867.27/38,167.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,032.18

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