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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,266.32, 57,316.41 and 18,503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,266.32, 57,316.41 and 18,503.44 is: 27,714.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,266.32 : 57,316.41 = 18,503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,266.32/57,316.41 = 18,503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,266.32x = 57,316.41 × 18,503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,266.32x = 1,060,550,610.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,550,610.16/38,266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,714.99

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