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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,948.68, 53,734.74 and 27,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,948.68, 53,734.74 and 27,022.60 is: 37,281.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,948.68 : 53,734.74 = 27,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,948.68/53,734.74 = 27,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,948.68x = 53,734.74 × 27,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,948.68x = 1,452,052,385.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,052,385.12/38,948.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,281.17

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