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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,624.85, 57,929.99 and 18,891.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,624.85, 57,929.99 and 18,891.09 is: 28,333.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,624.85 : 57,929.99 = 18,891.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,624.85/57,929.99 = 18,891.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,624.85x = 57,929.99 × 18,891.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,624.85x = 1,094,360,560.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,360,560.33/38,624.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,333.07

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