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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,925.44, 53,730.24 and 27,004.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,925.44, 53,730.24 and 27,004.58 is: 37,275.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,925.44 : 53,730.24 = 27,004.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,925.44/53,730.24 = 27,004.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,925.44x = 53,730.24 × 27,004.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,925.44x = 1,450,962,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,962,564.50/38,925.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,275.43

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