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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,727.29, 53,095.58 and 38,027.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,727.29, 53,095.58 and 38,027.45 is: 52,136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,727.29 : 53,095.58 = 38,027.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,727.29/53,095.58 = 38,027.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,727.29x = 53,095.58 × 38,027.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,727.29x = 2,019,089,598.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,089,598.88/38,727.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,136.09

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