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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,319.04, 57,486.66 and 12,026.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,319.04, 57,486.66 and 12,026.44 is: 18,042.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,319.04 : 57,486.66 = 12,026.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,319.04/57,486.66 = 12,026.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,319.04x = 57,486.66 × 12,026.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,319.04x = 691,359,867.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,359,867.29/38,319.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,042.20

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