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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,195.88, 57,264.06 and 18,195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,195.88, 57,264.06 and 18,195.08 is: 27,278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,195.88 : 57,264.06 = 18,195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,195.88/57,264.06 = 18,195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,195.88x = 57,264.06 × 18,195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,195.88x = 1,041,924,152.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,924,152.82/38,195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,278.44

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