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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,319.68, 57,479.56 and 12,026.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,319.68, 57,479.56 and 12,026.48 is: 18,039.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,319.68 : 57,479.56 = 12,026.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,319.68/57,479.56 = 12,026.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,319.68x = 57,479.56 × 12,026.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,319.68x = 691,276,778.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,276,778.75/38,319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,039.73

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