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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,034.48, 57,027.42 and 18,273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,034.48, 57,027.42 and 18,273.72 is: 27,398.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,034.48 : 57,027.42 = 18,273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,034.48/57,027.42 = 18,273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,034.48x = 57,027.42 × 18,273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,034.48x = 1,042,103,105.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,103,105.40/38,034.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,398.91

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