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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,531.70, 53,173.42 and 27,062.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,531.70, 53,173.42 and 27,062.73 is: 37,346.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,531.70 : 53,173.42 = 27,062.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,531.70/53,173.42 = 27,062.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,531.70x = 53,173.42 × 27,062.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,531.70x = 1,439,017,908.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,017,908.64/38,531.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,346.34

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