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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,660.67, 53,277.03 and 27,463.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,660.67, 53,277.03 and 27,463.23 is: 37,846.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,660.67 : 53,277.03 = 27,463.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,660.67/53,277.03 = 27,463.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,660.67x = 53,277.03 × 27,463.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,660.67x = 1,463,159,328.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,159,328.61/38,660.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,846.20

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