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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,277.62, 57,425.59 and 18,533.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,277.62, 57,425.59 and 18,533.10 is: 27,804.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,277.62 : 57,425.59 = 18,533.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,277.62/57,425.59 = 18,533.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,277.62x = 57,425.59 × 18,533.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,277.62x = 1,064,274,202.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,274,202.03/38,277.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,804.09

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