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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,394.59, 57,591.88 and 12,101.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,394.59, 57,591.88 and 12,101.38 is: 18,152.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,394.59 : 57,591.88 = 12,101.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,394.59/57,591.88 = 12,101.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,394.59x = 57,591.88 × 12,101.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,394.59x = 696,941,374.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,941,374.52/38,394.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,152.07

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