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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,006.92, 57,022.68 and 18,282.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,006.92, 57,022.68 and 18,282.92 is: 27,430.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,006.92 : 57,022.68 = 18,282.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,006.92/57,022.68 = 18,282.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,006.92x = 57,022.68 × 18,282.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,006.92x = 1,042,541,096.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,541,096.63/38,006.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,430.30

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