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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,237.13, 57,370.41 and 18,514.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,237.13, 57,370.41 and 18,514.17 is: 27,778.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,237.13 : 57,370.41 = 18,514.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,237.13/57,370.41 = 18,514.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,237.13x = 57,370.41 × 18,514.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,237.13x = 1,062,165,523.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,165,523.71/38,237.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,778.38

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