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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,278.68, 57,364.56 and 18,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,278.68, 57,364.56 and 18,552 is: 27,802.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,278.68 : 57,364.56 = 18,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,278.68/57,364.56 = 18,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,278.68x = 57,364.56 × 18,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,278.68x = 1,064,227,317.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,227,317.12/38,278.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,802.09

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