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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,030.76, 57,054.90 and 18,325.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,030.76, 57,054.90 and 18,325.92 is: 27,493.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,030.76 : 57,054.90 = 18,325.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,030.76/57,054.90 = 18,325.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,030.76x = 57,054.90 × 18,325.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,030.76x = 1,045,583,533.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,583,533.01/38,030.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,493.10

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