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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,358.59, 57,529.67 and 12,057.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,358.59, 57,529.67 and 12,057.19 is: 18,083.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,358.59 : 57,529.67 = 12,057.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,358.59/57,529.67 = 12,057.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,358.59x = 57,529.67 × 12,057.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,358.59x = 693,645,957.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,645,957.72/38,358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,083.20

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