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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,248.71, 52,788.93 and 27,529.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,248.71, 52,788.93 and 27,529.05 is: 37,994.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,248.71 : 52,788.93 = 27,529.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,248.71/52,788.93 = 27,529.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,248.71x = 52,788.93 × 27,529.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,248.71x = 1,453,229,093.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,229,093.42/38,248.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,994.20

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