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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,892.24, 58,329.48 and 18,901.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,892.24, 58,329.48 and 18,901.08 is: 28,347.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,892.24 : 58,329.48 = 18,901.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,892.24/58,329.48 = 18,901.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,892.24x = 58,329.48 × 18,901.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,892.24x = 1,102,490,167.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,490,167.84/38,892.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,347.30

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