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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,320.96, 57,483.86 and 12,026.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,320.96, 57,483.86 and 12,026.74 is: 18,040.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,320.96 : 57,483.86 = 12,026.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,320.96/57,483.86 = 12,026.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,320.96x = 57,483.86 × 12,026.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,320.96x = 691,343,324.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,343,324.77/38,320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,040.87

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