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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,028.15, 56,992.41 and 18,267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,028.15, 56,992.41 and 18,267.39 is: 27,377.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,028.15 : 56,992.41 = 18,267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,028.15/56,992.41 = 18,267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,028.15x = 56,992.41 × 18,267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,028.15x = 1,041,102,580.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,102,580.51/38,028.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,377.16

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