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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,058.91, 57,050.72 and 18,033.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,058.91, 57,050.72 and 18,033.23 is: 27,032.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,058.91 : 57,050.72 = 18,033.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,058.91/57,050.72 = 18,033.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,058.91x = 57,050.72 × 18,033.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,058.91x = 1,028,808,554.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,808,554.60/38,058.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,032.00

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