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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,360.14, 57,549.26 and 12,064.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,360.14, 57,549.26 and 12,064.88 is: 18,100.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,360.14 : 57,549.26 = 12,064.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,360.14/57,549.26 = 12,064.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,360.14x = 57,549.26 × 12,064.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,360.14x = 694,324,915.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,324,915.99/38,360.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,100.17

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