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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,314.10, 57,476.55 and 12,016.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,314.10, 57,476.55 and 12,016.10 is: 18,025.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,314.10 : 57,476.55 = 12,016.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,314.10/57,476.55 = 12,016.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,314.10x = 57,476.55 × 12,016.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,314.10x = 690,643,972.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,643,972.46/38,314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,025.84

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