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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,244.14, 57,380.92 and 18,521.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,244.14, 57,380.92 and 18,521.18 is: 27,788.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,244.14 : 57,380.92 = 18,521.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,244.14/57,380.92 = 18,521.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,244.14x = 57,380.92 × 18,521.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,244.14x = 1,062,762,347.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,762,347.89/38,244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,788.89

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