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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,033.52, 57,078.31 and 18,043.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,033.52, 57,078.31 and 18,043.07 is: 27,077.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,033.52 : 57,078.31 = 18,043.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,033.52/57,078.31 = 18,043.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,033.52x = 57,078.31 × 18,043.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,033.52x = 1,029,867,942.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,867,942.81/38,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,077.90

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