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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,383.64, 57,577.52 and 12,090.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,383.64, 57,577.52 and 12,090.44 is: 18,136.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,383.64 : 57,577.52 = 12,090.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,383.64/57,577.52 = 12,090.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,383.64x = 57,577.52 × 12,090.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,383.64x = 696,137,202.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,137,202.57/38,383.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,136.30

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