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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,027.98, 57,017.67 and 18,267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,027.98, 57,017.67 and 18,267.22 is: 27,389.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,027.98 : 57,017.67 = 18,267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,027.98/57,017.67 = 18,267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,027.98x = 57,017.67 × 18,267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,027.98x = 1,041,554,321.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,554,321.78/38,027.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,389.16

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