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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,316.99, 57,475.44 and 12,023.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,316.99, 57,475.44 and 12,023.76 is: 18,035.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,316.99 : 57,475.44 = 12,023.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,316.99/57,475.44 = 12,023.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,316.99x = 57,475.44 × 12,023.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,316.99x = 691,070,896.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,070,896.45/38,316.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,035.63

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