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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,296.56, 57,444.88 and 12,003.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,296.56, 57,444.88 and 12,003.36 is: 18,005.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,296.56 : 57,444.88 = 12,003.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,296.56/57,444.88 = 12,003.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,296.56x = 57,444.88 × 12,003.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,296.56x = 689,531,574.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,531,574.80/38,296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,005.05

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