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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,888.73, 58,245.57 and 27,253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,888.73, 58,245.57 and 27,253.89 is: 40,819.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,888.73 : 58,245.57 = 27,253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,888.73/58,245.57 = 27,253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,888.73x = 58,245.57 × 27,253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,888.73x = 1,587,418,357.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,418,357.77/38,888.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,819.50

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