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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,389.77, 57,590.19 and 12,096.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,389.77, 57,590.19 and 12,096.63 is: 18,146.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,389.77 : 57,590.19 = 12,096.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,389.77/57,590.19 = 12,096.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,389.77x = 57,590.19 × 12,096.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,389.77x = 696,647,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,647,220.06/38,389.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,146.69

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