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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,090.67, 57,172.86 and 18,383.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,090.67, 57,172.86 and 18,383.10 is: 27,592.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,090.67 : 57,172.86 = 18,383.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,090.67/57,172.86 = 18,383.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,090.67x = 57,172.86 × 18,383.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,090.67x = 1,051,014,402.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,014,402.67/38,090.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,592.44

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