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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,141.80, 57,228.90 and 18,410.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,141.80, 57,228.90 and 18,410.20 is: 27,623.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,141.80 : 57,228.90 = 18,410.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,141.80/57,228.90 = 18,410.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,141.80x = 57,228.90 × 18,410.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,141.80x = 1,053,595,494.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,595,494.78/38,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,623.12

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