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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,305.02, 57,457.52 and 12,011.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,305.02, 57,457.52 and 12,011.78 is: 18,017.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,305.02 : 57,457.52 = 12,011.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,305.02/57,457.52 = 12,011.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,305.02x = 57,457.52 × 12,011.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,305.02x = 690,167,089.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,167,089.59/38,305.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,017.67

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