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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,195.93, 57,295.44 and 18,195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,195.93, 57,295.44 and 18,195.14 is: 27,293.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,195.93 : 57,295.44 = 18,195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,195.93/57,295.44 = 18,195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,195.93x = 57,295.44 × 18,195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,195.93x = 1,042,498,265.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,498,265.68/38,195.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,293.44

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