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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,316.56, 57,474.77 and 12,023.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,316.56, 57,474.77 and 12,023.28 is: 18,034.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,316.56 : 57,474.77 = 12,023.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,316.56/57,474.77 = 12,023.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,316.56x = 57,474.77 × 12,023.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,316.56x = 691,035,192.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,035,192.53/38,316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,034.90

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