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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,322.80, 57,493.43 and 12,027.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,322.80, 57,493.43 and 12,027.53 is: 18,044.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,322.80 : 57,493.43 = 12,027.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,322.80/57,493.43 = 12,027.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,322.80x = 57,493.43 × 12,027.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,322.80x = 691,504,082.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,504,082.83/38,322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,044.20

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