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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,750.72, 58,167.04 and 17,994.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,750.72, 58,167.04 and 17,994.24 is: 27,010.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,750.72 : 58,167.04 = 17,994.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,750.72/58,167.04 = 17,994.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,750.72x = 58,167.04 × 17,994.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,750.72x = 1,046,671,677.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,671,677.85/38,750.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,010.38

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