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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,006.42, 57,003.14 and 12,703.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,006.42, 57,003.14 and 12,703.03 is: 19,052.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,006.42 : 57,003.14 = 12,703.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,006.42/57,003.14 = 12,703.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,006.42x = 57,003.14 × 12,703.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,006.42x = 724,112,486.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,112,486.76/38,006.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,052.38

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