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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,227.34, 57,326.42 and 18,233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,227.34, 57,326.42 and 18,233.30 is: 27,342.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,227.34 : 57,326.42 = 18,233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,227.34/57,326.42 = 18,233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,227.34x = 57,326.42 × 18,233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,227.34x = 1,045,249,813.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,249,813.79/38,227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,342.99

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