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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,310.41, 57,466.22 and 12,015.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,310.41, 57,466.22 and 12,015.38 is: 18,023.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,310.41 : 57,466.22 = 12,015.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,310.41/57,466.22 = 12,015.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,310.41x = 57,466.22 × 12,015.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,310.41x = 690,478,470.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,478,470.46/38,310.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,023.26

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