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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,108.65, 57,182.49 and 18,140.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,108.65, 57,182.49 and 18,140.74 is: 27,220.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,108.65 : 57,182.49 = 18,140.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,108.65/57,182.49 = 18,140.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,108.65x = 57,182.49 × 18,140.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,108.65x = 1,037,332,683.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,332,683.64/38,108.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,220.40

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