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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,381.76, 52,895.97 and 27,752.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,381.76, 52,895.97 and 27,752.94 is: 38,247.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,381.76 : 52,895.97 = 27,752.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,381.76/52,895.97 = 27,752.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,381.76x = 52,895.97 × 27,752.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,381.76x = 1,468,018,681.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,018,681.65/38,381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,247.82

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