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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,328.72, 57,502.26 and 12,033.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,328.72, 57,502.26 and 12,033.45 is: 18,053.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,328.72 : 57,502.26 = 12,033.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,328.72/57,502.26 = 12,033.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,328.72x = 57,502.26 × 12,033.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,328.72x = 691,950,570.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,950,570.60/38,328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,053.06

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