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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,243.14, 52,746.33 and 27,667.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,243.14, 52,746.33 and 27,667.78 is: 38,160.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,243.14 : 52,746.33 = 27,667.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,243.14/52,746.33 = 27,667.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,243.14x = 52,746.33 × 27,667.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,243.14x = 1,459,373,854.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,373,854.25/38,243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,160.41

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