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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,097.51, 57,108.59 and 18,071.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,097.51, 57,108.59 and 18,071.88 is: 27,089.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,097.51 : 57,108.59 = 18,071.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,097.51/57,108.59 = 18,071.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,097.51x = 57,108.59 × 18,071.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,097.51x = 1,032,059,585.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,059,585.45/38,097.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,089.95

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