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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,931, 58,402.26 and 18,143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,931, 58,402.26 and 18,143.16 is: 27,217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,931 : 58,402.26 = 18,143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,931/58,402.26 = 18,143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,931x = 58,402.26 × 18,143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,931x = 1,059,601,547.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,601,547.54/38,931
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,217.42

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