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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,329.82, 57,495.24 and 12,034.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,329.82, 57,495.24 and 12,034.57 is: 18,052.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,329.82 : 57,495.24 = 12,034.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,329.82/57,495.24 = 12,034.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,329.82x = 57,495.24 × 12,034.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,329.82x = 691,930,202.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,930,202.97/38,329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,052.01

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