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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,305.14, 57,457.64 and 12,009.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,305.14, 57,457.64 and 12,009.84 is: 18,014.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,305.14 : 57,457.64 = 12,009.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,305.14/57,457.64 = 12,009.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,305.14x = 57,457.64 × 12,009.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,305.14x = 690,057,063.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,057,063.18/38,305.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,014.74

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