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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,324.26, 57,488.82 and 12,030.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,324.26, 57,488.82 and 12,030.04 is: 18,045.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,324.26 : 57,488.82 = 12,030.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,324.26/57,488.82 = 12,030.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,324.26x = 57,488.82 × 12,030.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,324.26x = 691,592,703.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,592,703.05/38,324.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,045.82

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