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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,005.68, 56,934.69 and 18,298.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,005.68, 56,934.69 and 18,298.06 is: 27,411.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,005.68 : 56,934.69 = 18,298.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,005.68/56,934.69 = 18,298.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,005.68x = 56,934.69 × 18,298.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,005.68x = 1,041,794,373.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,794,373.70/38,005.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,411.54

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