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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,275.78, 57,388.99 and 18,274.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,275.78, 57,388.99 and 18,274.45 is: 27,399.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,275.78 : 57,388.99 = 18,274.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,275.78/57,388.99 = 18,274.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,275.78x = 57,388.99 × 18,274.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,275.78x = 1,048,752,228.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,752,228.31/38,275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,399.89

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