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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,413.32, 57,610.26 and 12,104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,413.32, 57,610.26 and 12,104.52 is: 18,153.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,413.32 : 57,610.26 = 12,104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,413.32/57,610.26 = 12,104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,413.32x = 57,610.26 × 12,104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,413.32x = 697,344,544.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,344,544.38/38,413.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,153.72

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