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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,094.42, 57,178.49 and 18,386.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,094.42, 57,178.49 and 18,386.85 is: 27,598.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,094.42 : 57,178.49 = 18,386.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,094.42/57,178.49 = 18,386.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,094.42x = 57,178.49 × 18,386.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,094.42x = 1,051,332,226.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,332,226.92/38,094.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,598.06

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