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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,377.26, 52,889.76 and 27,748.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,377.26, 52,889.76 and 27,748.44 is: 38,241.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,377.26 : 52,889.76 = 27,748.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,377.26/52,889.76 = 27,748.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,377.26x = 52,889.76 × 27,748.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,377.26x = 1,467,608,331.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,608,331.97/38,377.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,241.61

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