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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,309.60, 57,464.40 and 12,014.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,309.60, 57,464.40 and 12,014.30 is: 18,021.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,309.60 : 57,464.40 = 12,014.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,309.60/57,464.40 = 12,014.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,309.60x = 57,464.40 × 12,014.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,309.60x = 690,394,540.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,394,540.92/38,309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,021.45

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