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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,194.83, 52,660.35 and 27,306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,194.83, 52,660.35 and 27,306 is: 37,647.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,194.83 : 52,660.35 = 27,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,194.83/52,660.35 = 27,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,194.83x = 52,660.35 × 27,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,194.83x = 1,437,943,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,943,517.10/38,194.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,647.60

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