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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,327.81, 57,492.24 and 12,032.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,327.81, 57,492.24 and 12,032.56 is: 18,049.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,327.81 : 57,492.24 = 12,032.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,327.81/57,492.24 = 12,032.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,327.81x = 57,492.24 × 12,032.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,327.81x = 691,778,683.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,778,683.60/38,327.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,049.00

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