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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,415.33, 52,988.18 and 27,101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,415.33, 52,988.18 and 27,101.25 is: 37,382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,415.33 : 52,988.18 = 27,101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,415.33/52,988.18 = 27,101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,415.33x = 52,988.18 × 27,101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,415.33x = 1,436,045,777.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,045,777.72/38,415.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,382.10

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