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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,018, 56,976.72 and 27,523.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,018, 56,976.72 and 27,523.12 is: 41,248.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,018 : 56,976.72 = 27,523.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,018/56,976.72 = 27,523.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,018x = 56,976.72 × 27,523.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,018x = 1,568,177,101.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,177,101.77/38,018
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,248.28

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