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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,196.60, 57,278.70 and 18,481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,196.60, 57,278.70 and 18,481.20 is: 27,713.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,196.60 : 57,278.70 = 18,481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,196.60/57,278.70 = 18,481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,196.60x = 57,278.70 × 18,481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,196.60x = 1,058,579,110.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,579,110.44/38,196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,713.96

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