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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,971.84, 58,466.40 and 18,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,971.84, 58,466.40 and 18,184 is: 27,280.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,971.84 : 58,466.40 = 18,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,971.84/58,466.40 = 18,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,971.84x = 58,466.40 × 18,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,971.84x = 1,063,153,017.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,153,017.60/38,971.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,280.03

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