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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,120.18, 57,180.73 and 18,131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,120.18, 57,180.73 and 18,131.80 is: 27,197.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,120.18 : 57,180.73 = 18,131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,120.18/57,180.73 = 18,131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,120.18x = 57,180.73 × 18,131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,120.18x = 1,036,789,560.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,789,560.21/38,120.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,197.92

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