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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,215.20, 52,687.04 and 27,607.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,215.20, 52,687.04 and 27,607.44 is: 38,062.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,215.20 : 52,687.04 = 27,607.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,215.20/52,687.04 = 27,607.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,215.20x = 52,687.04 × 27,607.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,215.20x = 1,454,554,295.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,554,295.58/38,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,062.19

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