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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,322.67, 57,493.24 and 12,027.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,322.67, 57,493.24 and 12,027.41 is: 18,044.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,322.67 : 57,493.24 = 12,027.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,322.67/57,493.24 = 12,027.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,322.67x = 57,493.24 × 12,027.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,322.67x = 691,494,769.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,494,769.71/38,322.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,044.01

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