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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,094.70, 57,178.98 and 18,387.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,094.70, 57,178.98 and 18,387.10 is: 27,598.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,094.70 : 57,178.98 = 18,387.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,094.70/57,178.98 = 18,387.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,094.70x = 57,178.98 × 18,387.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,094.70x = 1,051,355,623.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,355,623.16/38,094.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,598.47

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