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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,171.80, 52,604.58 and 27,542.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,171.80, 52,604.58 and 27,542.44 is: 37,956.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,171.80 : 52,604.58 = 27,542.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,171.80/52,604.58 = 27,542.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,171.80x = 52,604.58 × 27,542.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,171.80x = 1,448,858,488.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,858,488.38/38,171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,956.25

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