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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,264.08, 57,435 and 27,183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,264.08, 57,435 and 27,183.28 is: 40,802.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,264.08 : 57,435 = 27,183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,264.08/57,435 = 27,183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,264.08x = 57,435 × 27,183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,264.08x = 1,561,271,686.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,271,686.80/38,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,802.54

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