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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,804.52, 58,241.34 and 18,039.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,804.52, 58,241.34 and 18,039.72 is: 27,075.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,804.52 : 58,241.34 = 18,039.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,804.52/58,241.34 = 18,039.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,804.52x = 58,241.34 × 18,039.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,804.52x = 1,050,657,466.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,657,466.02/38,804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,075.65

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