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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,955.66, 58,449.60 and 18,682.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,955.66, 58,449.60 and 18,682.14 is: 28,030.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,955.66 : 58,449.60 = 18,682.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,955.66/58,449.60 = 18,682.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,955.66x = 58,449.60 × 18,682.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,955.66x = 1,091,963,610.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,963,610.14/38,955.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,030.94

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