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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,219.26, 57,330.36 and 18,218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,219.26, 57,330.36 and 18,218.44 is: 27,328.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,219.26 : 57,330.36 = 18,218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,219.26/57,330.36 = 18,218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,219.26x = 57,330.36 × 18,218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,219.26x = 1,044,469,723.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,469,723.84/38,219.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,328.36

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