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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,295.02, 57,442.62 and 12,002.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,295.02, 57,442.62 and 12,002.06 is: 18,003.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,295.02 : 57,442.62 = 12,002.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,295.02/57,442.62 = 12,002.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,295.02x = 57,442.62 × 12,002.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,295.02x = 689,429,771.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,429,771.80/38,295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,003.12

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