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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,377.98, 52,979.40 and 27,056.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,377.98, 52,979.40 and 27,056.70 is: 37,350.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,377.98 : 52,979.40 = 27,056.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,377.98/52,979.40 = 27,056.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,377.98x = 52,979.40 × 27,056.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,377.98x = 1,433,447,731.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,447,731.98/38,377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,350.79

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