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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,005.43, 56,934.32 and 18,297.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,005.43, 56,934.32 and 18,297.81 is: 27,411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,005.43 : 56,934.32 = 18,297.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,005.43/56,934.32 = 18,297.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,005.43x = 56,934.32 × 18,297.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,005.43x = 1,041,773,278.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,773,278.35/38,005.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,411.17

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