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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,317.87, 57,476.74 and 12,024.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,317.87, 57,476.74 and 12,024.66 is: 18,036.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,317.87 : 57,476.74 = 12,024.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,317.87/57,476.74 = 12,024.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,317.87x = 57,476.74 × 12,024.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,317.87x = 691,138,256.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,138,256.41/38,317.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,036.97

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