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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,297.62, 57,446.46 and 12,004.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,297.62, 57,446.46 and 12,004.41 is: 18,006.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,297.62 : 57,446.46 = 12,004.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,297.62/57,446.46 = 12,004.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,297.62x = 57,446.46 × 12,004.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,297.62x = 689,610,858.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,610,858.89/38,297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,006.62

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