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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,664.24, 53,305.88 and 27,900.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,664.24, 53,305.88 and 27,900.08 is: 38,465.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,664.24 : 53,305.88 = 27,900.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,664.24/53,305.88 = 27,900.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,664.24x = 53,305.88 × 27,900.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,664.24x = 1,487,238,316.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,238,316.47/38,664.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,465.47

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