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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,248.21, 52,788.24 and 27,528.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,248.21, 52,788.24 and 27,528.55 is: 37,993.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,248.21 : 52,788.24 = 27,528.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,248.21/52,788.24 = 27,528.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,248.21x = 52,788.24 × 27,528.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,248.21x = 1,453,183,704.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,183,704.25/38,248.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,993.51

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