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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,321.67, 57,491.74 and 12,026.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,321.67, 57,491.74 and 12,026.41 is: 18,042.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,321.67 : 57,491.74 = 12,026.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,321.67/57,491.74 = 12,026.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,321.67x = 57,491.74 × 12,026.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,321.67x = 691,419,108.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,419,108.16/38,321.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,042.51

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