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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,008.12, 57,023.70 and 18,281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,008.12, 57,023.70 and 18,281.08 is: 27,427.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,008.12 : 57,023.70 = 18,281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,008.12/57,023.70 = 18,281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,008.12x = 57,023.70 × 18,281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,008.12x = 1,042,454,821.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,454,821.60/38,008.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,427.16

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