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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,315.48, 57,482.94 and 12,020.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,315.48, 57,482.94 and 12,020.45 is: 18,033.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,315.48 : 57,482.94 = 12,020.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,315.48/57,482.94 = 12,020.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,315.48x = 57,482.94 × 12,020.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,315.48x = 690,970,518.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,970,518.71/38,315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,033.72

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