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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,356.64, 57,544.01 and 12,061.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,356.64, 57,544.01 and 12,061.38 is: 18,094.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,356.64 : 57,544.01 = 12,061.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,356.64/57,544.01 = 12,061.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,356.64x = 57,544.01 × 12,061.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,356.64x = 694,060,193.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,060,193.24/38,356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,094.92

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