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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,225.84, 57,251.47 and 18,249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,225.84, 57,251.47 and 18,249.39 is: 27,332.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,225.84 : 57,251.47 = 18,249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,225.84/57,251.47 = 18,249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,225.84x = 57,251.47 × 18,249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,225.84x = 1,044,804,358.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,804,358.48/38,225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,332.41

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