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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,997.64, 58,496.46 and 18,235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,997.64, 58,496.46 and 18,235.72 is: 27,353.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,997.64 : 58,496.46 = 18,235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,997.64/58,496.46 = 18,235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,997.64x = 58,496.46 × 18,235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,997.64x = 1,066,725,065.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,725,065.55/38,997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,353.58

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