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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,320.77, 57,483.59 and 12,026.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,320.77, 57,483.59 and 12,026.55 is: 18,040.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,320.77 : 57,483.59 = 12,026.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,320.77/57,483.59 = 12,026.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,320.77x = 57,483.59 × 12,026.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,320.77x = 691,329,209.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,329,209.18/38,320.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,040.59

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