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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,026.54, 56,992.29 and 18,299.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,026.54, 56,992.29 and 18,299.80 is: 27,426.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,026.54 : 56,992.29 = 18,299.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,026.54/56,992.29 = 18,299.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,026.54x = 56,992.29 × 18,299.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,026.54x = 1,042,947,508.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,947,508.54/38,026.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,426.83

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