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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,529.20, 53,169.98 and 27,060.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,529.20, 53,169.98 and 27,060.23 is: 37,342.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,529.20 : 53,169.98 = 27,060.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,529.20/53,169.98 = 27,060.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,529.20x = 53,169.98 × 27,060.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,529.20x = 1,438,791,486.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,791,486.74/38,529.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,342.89

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