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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,295.24, 57,442.89 and 12,002.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,295.24, 57,442.89 and 12,002.03 is: 18,003.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,295.24 : 57,442.89 = 12,002.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,295.24/57,442.89 = 12,002.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,295.24x = 57,442.89 × 12,002.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,295.24x = 689,431,289.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,431,289.07/38,295.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,003.05

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