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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,930.63, 53,668.28 and 27,733.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,930.63, 53,668.28 and 27,733.19 is: 38,231.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,930.63 : 53,668.28 = 27,733.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,930.63/53,668.28 = 27,733.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,930.63x = 53,668.28 × 27,733.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,930.63x = 1,488,392,402.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,392,402.71/38,930.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,231.91

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