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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,005.96, 56,958.72 and 27,511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,005.96, 56,958.72 and 27,511.08 is: 41,230.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,005.96 : 56,958.72 = 27,511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,005.96/56,958.72 = 27,511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,005.96x = 56,958.72 × 27,511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,005.96x = 1,566,995,902.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,995,902.62/38,005.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,230.27

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