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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,112.16, 57,187.75 and 18,144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,112.16, 57,187.75 and 18,144.24 is: 27,225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,112.16 : 57,187.75 = 18,144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,112.16/57,187.75 = 18,144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,112.16x = 57,187.75 × 18,144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,112.16x = 1,037,628,261.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,628,261.06/38,112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,225.65

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