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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,972.84, 58,467.90 and 18,185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,972.84, 58,467.90 and 18,185 is: 27,281.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,972.84 : 58,467.90 = 18,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,972.84/58,467.90 = 18,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,972.84x = 58,467.90 × 18,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,972.84x = 1,063,238,761.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,238,761.50/38,972.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,281.53

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