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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,316.56, 57,466.48 and 12,017.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,316.56, 57,466.48 and 12,017.84 is: 18,024.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,316.56 : 57,466.48 = 12,017.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,316.56/57,466.48 = 12,017.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,316.56x = 57,466.48 × 12,017.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,316.56x = 690,622,962.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,622,962.00/38,316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,024.14

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