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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,006.66, 56,936.18 and 18,299.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,006.66, 56,936.18 and 18,299.06 is: 27,413.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,006.66 : 56,936.18 = 18,299.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,006.66/56,936.18 = 18,299.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,006.66x = 56,936.18 × 18,299.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,006.66x = 1,041,878,573.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,878,573.99/38,006.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,413.05

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