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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,029.15, 56,993.91 and 18,268.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,029.15, 56,993.91 and 18,268.39 is: 27,378.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,029.15 : 56,993.91 = 18,268.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,029.15/56,993.91 = 18,268.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,029.15x = 56,993.91 × 18,268.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,029.15x = 1,041,186,975.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,186,975.50/38,029.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,378.65

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