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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,099, 57,110.83 and 18,073.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,099, 57,110.83 and 18,073.38 is: 27,092.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,099 : 57,110.83 = 18,073.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,099/57,110.83 = 18,073.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,099x = 57,110.83 × 18,073.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,099x = 1,032,185,732.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,185,732.71/38,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,092.20

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