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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,036, 57,003.72 and 27,541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,036, 57,003.72 and 27,541.12 is: 41,275.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,036 : 57,003.72 = 27,541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,036/57,003.72 = 27,541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,036x = 57,003.72 × 27,541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,036x = 1,569,946,292.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,946,292.97/38,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,275.27

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