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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,823.84, 58,235.76 and 18,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,823.84, 58,235.76 and 18,036 is: 27,054.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,823.84 : 58,235.76 = 18,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,823.84/58,235.76 = 18,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,823.84x = 58,235.76 × 18,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,823.84x = 1,050,340,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,340,167.36/38,823.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,054.00

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