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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,001.58, 57,003.35 and 18,006.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,001.58, 57,003.35 and 18,006.38 is: 27,010.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,001.58 : 57,003.35 = 18,006.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,001.58/57,003.35 = 18,006.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,001.58x = 57,003.35 × 18,006.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,001.58x = 1,026,423,981.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,423,981.37/38,001.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,010.03

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