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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,307.66, 52,820.97 and 26,973.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,307.66, 52,820.97 and 26,973.54 is: 37,192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,307.66 : 52,820.97 = 26,973.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,307.66/52,820.97 = 26,973.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,307.66x = 52,820.97 × 26,973.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,307.66x = 1,424,768,547.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,768,547.13/38,307.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,192.78

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