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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,795.52, 58,227.84 and 18,030.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,795.52, 58,227.84 and 18,030.72 is: 27,062.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,795.52 : 58,227.84 = 18,030.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,795.52/58,227.84 = 18,030.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,795.52x = 58,227.84 × 18,030.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,795.52x = 1,049,889,879.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,889,879.24/38,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,062.14

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