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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,417.33, 52,990.93 and 27,103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,417.33, 52,990.93 and 27,103.25 is: 37,384.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,417.33 : 52,990.93 = 27,103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,417.33/52,990.93 = 27,103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,417.33x = 52,990.93 × 27,103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,417.33x = 1,436,226,423.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,226,423.52/38,417.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,384.86

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