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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,243.64, 52,747.02 and 27,668.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,243.64, 52,747.02 and 27,668.28 is: 38,161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,243.64 : 52,747.02 = 27,668.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,243.64/52,747.02 = 27,668.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,243.64x = 52,747.02 × 27,668.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,243.64x = 1,459,419,318.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,419,318.53/38,243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,161.10

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