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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,368.56, 57,554.28 and 12,073.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,368.56, 57,554.28 and 12,073.20 is: 18,110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,368.56 : 57,554.28 = 12,073.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,368.56/57,554.28 = 12,073.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,368.56x = 57,554.28 × 12,073.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,368.56x = 694,864,333.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,864,333.30/38,368.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,110.25

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