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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,014.53, 56,986.52 and 18,033.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,014.53, 56,986.52 and 18,033.40 is: 27,033.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,014.53 : 56,986.52 = 18,033.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,014.53/56,986.52 = 18,033.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,014.53x = 56,986.52 × 18,033.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,014.53x = 1,027,660,709.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,660,709.77/38,014.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,033.37

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