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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,027.90, 56,992.03 and 18,267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,027.90, 56,992.03 and 18,267.14 is: 27,376.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,027.90 : 56,992.03 = 18,267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,027.90/56,992.03 = 18,267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,027.90x = 56,992.03 × 18,267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,027.90x = 1,041,081,390.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,081,390.89/38,027.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,376.78

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