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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,998.82, 58,476.62 and 18,210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,998.82, 58,476.62 and 18,210.98 is: 27,306.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,998.82 : 58,476.62 = 18,210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,998.82/58,476.62 = 18,210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,998.82x = 58,476.62 × 18,210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,998.82x = 1,064,916,557.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,916,557.29/38,998.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,306.38

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