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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,863.68, 58,295.84 and 18,102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,863.68, 58,295.84 and 18,102.08 is: 27,153.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,863.68 : 58,295.84 = 18,102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,863.68/58,295.84 = 18,102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,863.68x = 58,295.84 × 18,102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,863.68x = 1,055,275,959.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,275,959.35/38,863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,153.27

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