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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,092.06, 57,138.09 and 18,366.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,092.06, 57,138.09 and 18,366.94 is: 27,550.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,092.06 : 57,138.09 = 18,366.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,092.06/57,138.09 = 18,366.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,092.06x = 57,138.09 × 18,366.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,092.06x = 1,049,451,870.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,451,870.74/38,092.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,550.41

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