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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,176.59, 57,217.76 and 27,682.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,176.59, 57,217.76 and 27,682.64 is: 41,489.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,176.59 : 57,217.76 = 27,682.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,176.59/57,217.76 = 27,682.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,176.59x = 57,217.76 × 27,682.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,176.59x = 1,583,938,651.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,938,651.69/38,176.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,489.79

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