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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,462.66, 57,675.52 and 18,182.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,462.66, 57,675.52 and 18,182.53 is: 27,265.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,462.66 : 57,675.52 = 18,182.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,462.66/57,675.52 = 18,182.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,462.66x = 57,675.52 × 18,182.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,462.66x = 1,048,686,668.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,686,668.63/38,462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,265.06

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