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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,788.08, 58,162.68 and 18,026.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,788.08, 58,162.68 and 18,026.16 is: 27,030.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,788.08 : 58,162.68 = 18,026.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,788.08/58,162.68 = 18,026.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,788.08x = 58,162.68 × 18,026.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,788.08x = 1,048,449,775.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,449,775.71/38,788.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,030.21

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