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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,512.62, 57,770.55 and 18,808.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,512.62, 57,770.55 and 18,808.56 is: 28,213.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,512.62 : 57,770.55 = 18,808.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,512.62/57,770.55 = 18,808.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,512.62x = 57,770.55 × 18,808.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,512.62x = 1,086,580,855.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,580,855.91/38,512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,213.63

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