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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,591.78, 57,846.63 and 18,588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,591.78, 57,846.63 and 18,588.80 is: 27,863.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,591.78 : 57,846.63 = 18,588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,591.78/57,846.63 = 18,588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,591.78x = 57,846.63 × 18,588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,591.78x = 1,075,299,435.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,299,435.74/38,591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,863.43

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