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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,383.98, 52,987.68 and 27,062.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,383.98, 52,987.68 and 27,062.70 is: 37,359.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,383.98 : 52,987.68 = 27,062.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,383.98/52,987.68 = 27,062.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,383.98x = 52,987.68 × 27,062.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,383.98x = 1,433,989,687.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,989,687.54/38,383.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,359.07

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