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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,332.94, 57,377.91 and 27,767.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,332.94, 57,377.91 and 27,767.30 is: 41,562.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,332.94 : 57,377.91 = 27,767.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,332.94/57,377.91 = 27,767.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,332.94x = 57,377.91 × 27,767.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,332.94x = 1,593,229,640.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,229,640.34/38,332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,562.94

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