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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,967.22, 58,459.49 and 18,179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,967.22, 58,459.49 and 18,179.38 is: 27,273.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,967.22 : 58,459.49 = 18,179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,967.22/58,459.49 = 18,179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,967.22x = 58,459.49 × 18,179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,967.22x = 1,062,756,900.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,756,900.12/38,967.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,273.10

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