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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,752.72, 58,170.04 and 17,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,752.72, 58,170.04 and 17,996.24 is: 27,013.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,752.72 : 58,170.04 = 17,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,752.72/58,170.04 = 17,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,752.72x = 58,170.04 × 17,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,752.72x = 1,046,842,000.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,842,000.65/38,752.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,013.38

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