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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,310.73, 57,474.19 and 12,018.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,310.73, 57,474.19 and 12,018.13 is: 18,029.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,310.73 : 57,474.19 = 12,018.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,310.73/57,474.19 = 12,018.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,310.73x = 57,474.19 × 12,018.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,310.73x = 690,732,158.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,732,158.40/38,310.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,029.73

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