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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,006.33, 56,977.65 and 18,004.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,006.33, 56,977.65 and 18,004.39 is: 26,991.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,006.33 : 56,977.65 = 18,004.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,006.33/56,977.65 = 18,004.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,006.33x = 56,977.65 × 18,004.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,006.33x = 1,025,847,831.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,847,831.88/38,006.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,991.50

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