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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,676.28, 53,273.44 and 27,326.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,676.28, 53,273.44 and 27,326.07 is: 37,639.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,676.28 : 53,273.44 = 27,326.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,676.28/53,273.44 = 27,326.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,676.28x = 53,273.44 × 27,326.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,676.28x = 1,455,753,750.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,753,750.58/38,676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,639.45

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