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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,322.66, 57,484.62 and 12,027.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,322.66, 57,484.62 and 12,027.64 is: 18,041.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,322.66 : 57,484.62 = 12,027.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,322.66/57,484.62 = 12,027.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,322.66x = 57,484.62 × 12,027.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,322.66x = 691,404,314.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,404,314.90/38,322.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,041.66

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