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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,217.42, 52,723.98 and 27,583.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,217.42, 52,723.98 and 27,583.74 is: 38,053.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,217.42 : 52,723.98 = 27,583.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,217.42/52,723.98 = 27,583.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,217.42x = 52,723.98 × 27,583.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,217.42x = 1,454,324,556.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,324,556.09/38,217.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,053.97

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