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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,311.08, 57,473.91 and 12,008.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,311.08, 57,473.91 and 12,008.76 is: 18,015.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,311.08 : 57,473.91 = 12,008.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,311.08/57,473.91 = 12,008.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,311.08x = 57,473.91 × 12,008.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,311.08x = 690,190,391.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,190,391.45/38,311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,015.43

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