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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,824.84, 58,237.26 and 18,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,824.84, 58,237.26 and 18,037 is: 27,055.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,824.84 : 58,237.26 = 18,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,824.84/58,237.26 = 18,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,824.84x = 58,237.26 × 18,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,824.84x = 1,050,425,458.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,425,458.62/38,824.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,055.50

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