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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,975.23, 58,471.50 and 18,187.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,975.23, 58,471.50 and 18,187.39 is: 27,285.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,975.23 : 58,471.50 = 18,187.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,975.23/58,471.50 = 18,187.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,975.23x = 58,471.50 × 18,187.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,975.23x = 1,063,443,974.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,443,974.39/38,975.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,285.12

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