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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,143.81, 57,221.84 and 18,423.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,143.81, 57,221.84 and 18,423.86 is: 27,638.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,143.81 : 57,221.84 = 18,423.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,143.81/57,221.84 = 18,423.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,143.81x = 57,221.84 × 18,423.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,143.81x = 1,054,246,929.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,246,929.05/38,143.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,638.74

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