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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,379.22, 57,563.79 and 12,084.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,379.22, 57,563.79 and 12,084.10 is: 18,124.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,379.22 : 57,563.79 = 12,084.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,379.22/57,563.79 = 12,084.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,379.22x = 57,563.79 × 12,084.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,379.22x = 695,606,594.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,606,594.74/38,379.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,124.56

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