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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,388.93, 57,592.50 and 12,093.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,388.93, 57,592.50 and 12,093.60 is: 18,143.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,388.93 : 57,592.50 = 12,093.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,388.93/57,592.50 = 12,093.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,388.93x = 57,592.50 × 12,093.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,388.93x = 696,500,658
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,500,658/38,388.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,143.27

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