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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,337.81, 57,590.54 and 27,315.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,337.81, 57,590.54 and 27,315.33 is: 41,032.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,337.81 : 57,590.54 = 27,315.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,337.81/57,590.54 = 27,315.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,337.81x = 57,590.54 × 27,315.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,337.81x = 1,573,104,508.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,104,508.52/38,337.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,032.72

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