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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,314.58, 57,479.16 and 12,012.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,314.58, 57,479.16 and 12,012.26 is: 18,020.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,314.58 : 57,479.16 = 12,012.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,314.58/57,479.16 = 12,012.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,314.58x = 57,479.16 × 12,012.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,314.58x = 690,454,614.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,454,614.50/38,314.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,020.68

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