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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,713.92, 53,368.64 and 27,363.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,713.92, 53,368.64 and 27,363.39 is: 37,721.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,713.92 : 53,368.64 = 27,363.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,713.92/53,368.64 = 27,363.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,713.92x = 53,368.64 × 27,363.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,713.92x = 1,460,346,910.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,346,910.09/38,713.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,721.49

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