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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,297.02, 57,445.62 and 12,004.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,297.02, 57,445.62 and 12,004.06 is: 18,006.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,297.02 : 57,445.62 = 12,004.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,297.02/57,445.62 = 12,004.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,297.02x = 57,445.62 × 12,004.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,297.02x = 689,580,669.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,580,669.22/38,297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,006.12

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