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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,207.70, 57,262.95 and 18,443.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,207.70, 57,262.95 and 18,443.70 is: 27,642.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,207.70 : 57,262.95 = 18,443.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,207.70/57,262.95 = 18,443.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,207.70x = 57,262.95 × 18,443.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,207.70x = 1,056,140,670.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,140,670.92/38,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,642.09

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