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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,207.99, 52,618.04 and 27,580.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,207.99, 52,618.04 and 27,580.79 is: 37,982.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,207.99 : 52,618.04 = 27,580.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,207.99/52,618.04 = 27,580.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,207.99x = 52,618.04 × 27,580.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,207.99x = 1,451,247,208.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,247,208.52/38,207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,982.82

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