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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,246.07, 57,286.04 and 18,483.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,246.07, 57,286.04 and 18,483.19 is: 27,684.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,246.07 : 57,286.04 = 18,483.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,246.07/57,286.04 = 18,483.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,246.07x = 57,286.04 × 18,483.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,246.07x = 1,058,828,526.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,828,526.04/38,246.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,684.63

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