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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,604, 57,887.52 and 18,859.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,604, 57,887.52 and 18,859.44 is: 28,280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,604 : 57,887.52 = 18,859.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,604/57,887.52 = 18,859.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,604x = 57,887.52 × 18,859.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,604x = 1,091,726,210.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,726,210.19/38,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,280.13

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