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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,294.40, 57,376.80 and 18,530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,294.40, 57,376.80 and 18,530.40 is: 27,764.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,294.40 : 57,376.80 = 18,530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,294.40/57,376.80 = 18,530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,294.40x = 57,376.80 × 18,530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,294.40x = 1,063,215,054.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,215,054.72/38,294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,764.24

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