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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,244.64, 52,748.40 and 27,669.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,244.64, 52,748.40 and 27,669.28 is: 38,162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,244.64 : 52,748.40 = 27,669.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,244.64/52,748.40 = 27,669.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,244.64x = 52,748.40 × 27,669.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,244.64x = 1,459,510,249.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,510,249.15/38,244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,162.48

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