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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,359.26, 57,548.10 and 12,063.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,359.26, 57,548.10 and 12,063.96 is: 18,098.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,359.26 : 57,548.10 = 12,063.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,359.26/57,548.10 = 12,063.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,359.26x = 57,548.10 × 12,063.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,359.26x = 694,257,976.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,257,976.48/38,359.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,098.84

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