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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,049.98, 57,026.44 and 18,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,049.98, 57,026.44 and 18,059.44 is: 27,066.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,049.98 : 57,026.44 = 18,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,049.98/57,026.44 = 18,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,049.98x = 57,026.44 × 18,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,049.98x = 1,029,865,571.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,865,571.59/38,049.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,066.13

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