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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,046.36, 57,081.72 and 18,319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,046.36, 57,081.72 and 18,319.68 is: 27,485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,046.36 : 57,081.72 = 18,319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,046.36/57,081.72 = 18,319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,046.36x = 57,081.72 × 18,319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,046.36x = 1,045,718,844.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,718,844.25/38,046.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,485.38

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