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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,006.67, 57,022.31 and 18,282.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,006.67, 57,022.31 and 18,282.66 is: 27,429.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,006.67 : 57,022.31 = 18,282.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,006.67/57,022.31 = 18,282.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,006.67x = 57,022.31 × 18,282.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,006.67x = 1,042,519,506.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,519,506.14/38,006.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,429.91

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