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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,001.96, 56,952.72 and 27,507.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,001.96, 56,952.72 and 27,507.06 is: 41,224.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,001.96 : 56,952.72 = 27,507.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,001.96/56,952.72 = 27,507.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,001.96x = 56,952.72 × 27,507.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,001.96x = 1,566,601,886.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,601,886.20/38,001.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,224.24

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