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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,356.08, 57,541.41 and 12,053.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,356.08, 57,541.41 and 12,053.76 is: 18,082.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,356.08 : 57,541.41 = 12,053.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,356.08/57,541.41 = 12,053.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,356.08x = 57,541.41 × 12,053.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,356.08x = 693,590,346.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,590,346.20/38,356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,082.93

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