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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,247.84, 57,330.74 and 18,499.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,247.84, 57,330.74 and 18,499.23 is: 27,729.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,247.84 : 57,330.74 = 18,499.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,247.84/57,330.74 = 18,499.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,247.84x = 57,330.74 × 18,499.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,247.84x = 1,060,574,591.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,574,591.58/38,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,729.01

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