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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,268.45, 57,414.02 and 18,292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,268.45, 57,414.02 and 18,292.86 is: 27,444.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,268.45 : 57,414.02 = 18,292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,268.45/57,414.02 = 18,292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,268.45x = 57,414.02 × 18,292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,268.45x = 1,050,266,538.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,266,538.43/38,268.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,444.71

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