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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,933.63, 58,407.73 and 18,157.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,933.63, 58,407.73 and 18,157.13 is: 27,239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,933.63 : 58,407.73 = 18,157.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,933.63/58,407.73 = 18,157.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,933.63x = 58,407.73 × 18,157.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,933.63x = 1,060,516,409.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,516,409.18/38,933.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,239.09

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