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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,322.28, 52,867.38 and 27,695.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,322.28, 52,867.38 and 27,695.08 is: 38,206.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,322.28 : 52,867.38 = 27,695.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,322.28/52,867.38 = 27,695.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,322.28x = 52,867.38 × 27,695.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,322.28x = 1,464,166,318.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,166,318.49/38,322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,206.66

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