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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,407.24, 57,610.86 and 12,114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,407.24, 57,610.86 and 12,114.04 is: 18,171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,407.24 : 57,610.86 = 12,114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,407.24/57,610.86 = 12,114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,407.24x = 57,610.86 × 12,114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,407.24x = 697,900,262.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,900,262.47/38,407.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,171.06

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