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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,247.64, 57,386.18 and 18,524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,247.64, 57,386.18 and 18,524.68 is: 27,794.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,247.64 : 57,386.18 = 18,524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,247.64/57,386.18 = 18,524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,247.64x = 57,386.18 × 18,524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,247.64x = 1,063,060,620.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,060,620.92/38,247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,794.15

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