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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,176.26, 52,634.80 and 27,287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,176.26, 52,634.80 and 27,287.44 is: 37,622.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,176.26 : 52,634.80 = 27,287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,176.26/52,634.80 = 27,287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,176.26x = 52,634.80 × 27,287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,176.26x = 1,436,268,946.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,268,946.91/38,176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,622.04

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