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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,036.94, 57,075.93 and 18,041.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,036.94, 57,075.93 and 18,041.82 is: 27,072.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,036.94 : 57,075.93 = 18,041.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,036.94/57,075.93 = 18,041.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,036.94x = 57,075.93 × 18,041.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,036.94x = 1,029,753,655.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,753,655.39/38,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,072.46

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