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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,372.24, 57,562.68 and 12,069.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,372.24, 57,562.68 and 12,069.92 is: 18,106.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,372.24 : 57,562.68 = 12,069.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,372.24/57,562.68 = 12,069.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,372.24x = 57,562.68 × 12,069.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,372.24x = 694,776,942.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,776,942.59/38,372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,106.24

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