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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,962.20, 58,451.97 and 18,174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,962.20, 58,451.97 and 18,174.36 is: 27,265.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,962.20 : 58,451.97 = 18,174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,962.20/58,451.97 = 18,174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,962.20x = 58,451.97 × 18,174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,962.20x = 1,062,327,145.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,327,145.49/38,962.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,265.58

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