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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,674.28, 53,270.68 and 27,324.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,674.28, 53,270.68 and 27,324.07 is: 37,636.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,674.28 : 53,270.68 = 27,324.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,674.28/53,270.68 = 27,324.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,674.28x = 53,270.68 × 27,324.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,674.28x = 1,455,571,922.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,571,922.44/38,674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,636.69

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