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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,047.98, 57,023.44 and 18,057.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,047.98, 57,023.44 and 18,057.43 is: 27,063.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,047.98 : 57,023.44 = 18,057.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,047.98/57,023.44 = 18,057.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,047.98x = 57,023.44 × 18,057.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,047.98x = 1,029,696,903.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,696,903.87/38,047.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,063.12

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