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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,312.60, 57,459.78 and 12,013.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,312.60, 57,459.78 and 12,013.92 is: 18,018.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,312.60 : 57,459.78 = 12,013.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,312.60/57,459.78 = 12,013.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,312.60x = 57,459.78 × 12,013.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,312.60x = 690,317,200.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,317,200.14/38,312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,018.02

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