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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,005.98, 56,954.97 and 17,994.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,005.98, 56,954.97 and 17,994.12 is: 26,965.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,005.98 : 56,954.97 = 17,994.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,005.98/56,954.97 = 17,994.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,005.98x = 56,954.97 × 17,994.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,005.98x = 1,024,854,564.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,854,564.78/38,005.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,965.61

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