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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,344.08, 57,516.16 and 12,051.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,344.08, 57,516.16 and 12,051.12 is: 18,076.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,344.08 : 57,516.16 = 12,051.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,344.08/57,516.16 = 12,051.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,344.08x = 57,516.16 × 12,051.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,344.08x = 693,134,146.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,134,146.10/38,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,076.69

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