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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,389.14, 57,585.78 and 12,095.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,389.14, 57,585.78 and 12,095.94 is: 18,144.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,389.14 : 57,585.78 = 12,095.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,389.14/57,585.78 = 12,095.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,389.14x = 57,585.78 × 12,095.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,389.14x = 696,554,139.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,554,139.73/38,389.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,144.56

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