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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,348.03, 57,605.90 and 27,325.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,348.03, 57,605.90 and 27,325.55 is: 41,048.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,348.03 : 57,605.90 = 27,325.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,348.03/57,605.90 = 27,325.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,348.03x = 57,605.90 × 27,325.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,348.03x = 1,574,112,476.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,112,476.09/38,348.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,048.07

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