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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,364.23, 57,562.30 and 18,363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,364.23, 57,562.30 and 18,363.66 is: 27,553.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,364.23 : 57,562.30 = 18,363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,364.23/57,562.30 = 18,363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,364.23x = 57,562.30 × 18,363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,364.23x = 1,057,054,533.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,054,533.61/38,364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,553.13

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