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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,962.80, 58,444.20 and 18,226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,962.80, 58,444.20 and 18,226.80 is: 27,340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,962.80 : 58,444.20 = 18,226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,962.80/58,444.20 = 18,226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,962.80x = 58,444.20 × 18,226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,962.80x = 1,065,250,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,250,744.56/38,962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,340.20

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