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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,227.14, 52,705.08 and 27,338.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,227.14, 52,705.08 and 27,338.31 is: 37,692.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,227.14 : 52,705.08 = 27,338.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,227.14/52,705.08 = 27,338.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,227.14x = 52,705.08 × 27,338.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,227.14x = 1,440,867,815.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,867,815.61/38,227.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,692.27

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