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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,825.26, 58,237.44 and 27,380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,825.26, 58,237.44 and 27,380.08 is: 41,069.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,825.26 : 58,237.44 = 27,380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,825.26/58,237.44 = 27,380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,825.26x = 58,237.44 × 27,380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,825.26x = 1,594,545,766.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,545,766.20/38,825.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,069.80

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