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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,328.05, 57,494.50 and 12,033.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,328.05, 57,494.50 and 12,033.83 is: 18,051.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,328.05 : 57,494.50 = 12,033.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,328.05/57,494.50 = 12,033.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,328.05x = 57,494.50 × 12,033.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,328.05x = 691,878,766.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,878,766.50/38,328.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,051.50

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