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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,007.96, 56,961.72 and 27,513.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,007.96, 56,961.72 and 27,513.06 is: 41,233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,007.96 : 56,961.72 = 27,513.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,007.96/56,961.72 = 27,513.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,007.96x = 56,961.72 × 27,513.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,007.96x = 1,567,191,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,191,220.06/38,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,233.24

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