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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,336.28, 57,507.21 and 12,040.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,336.28, 57,507.21 and 12,040.80 is: 18,062.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,336.28 : 57,507.21 = 12,040.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,336.28/57,507.21 = 12,040.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,336.28x = 57,507.21 × 12,040.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,336.28x = 692,432,814.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,432,814.17/38,336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,062.08

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