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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,151.98, 57,244.37 and 18,445.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,151.98, 57,244.37 and 18,445.35 is: 27,675.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,151.98 : 57,244.37 = 18,445.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,151.98/57,244.37 = 18,445.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,151.98x = 57,244.37 × 18,445.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,151.98x = 1,055,892,347.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,892,347.95/38,151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,675.96

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