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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,349.60, 57,524.36 and 12,056.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,349.60, 57,524.36 and 12,056.64 is: 18,084.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,349.60 : 57,524.36 = 12,056.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,349.60/57,524.36 = 12,056.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,349.60x = 57,524.36 × 12,056.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,349.60x = 693,550,499.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,550,499.75/38,349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,084.95

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