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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,060.91, 57,053.72 and 18,035.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,060.91, 57,053.72 and 18,035.23 is: 27,035.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,060.91 : 57,053.72 = 18,035.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,060.91/57,053.72 = 18,035.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,060.91x = 57,053.72 × 18,035.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,060.91x = 1,028,976,962.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,976,962.56/38,060.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,035.01

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