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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,607.36, 57,922.80 and 18,883.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,607.36, 57,922.80 and 18,883.05 is: 28,330.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,607.36 : 57,922.80 = 18,883.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,607.36/57,922.80 = 18,883.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,607.36x = 57,922.80 × 18,883.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,607.36x = 1,093,759,128.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,759,128.54/38,607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,330.33

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