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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,030.16, 57,028.58 and 18,045.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,030.16, 57,028.58 and 18,045.34 is: 27,060.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,030.16 : 57,028.58 = 18,045.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,030.16/57,028.58 = 18,045.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,030.16x = 57,028.58 × 18,045.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,030.16x = 1,029,100,115.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,100,115.82/38,030.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,060.10

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