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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,525.70, 53,066.59 and 27,175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,525.70, 53,066.59 and 27,175.25 is: 37,432.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,525.70 : 53,066.59 = 27,175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,525.70/53,066.59 = 27,175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,525.70x = 53,066.59 × 27,175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,525.70x = 1,442,097,849.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,097,849.90/38,525.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,432.10

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