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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,414.52, 57,626.64 and 12,115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,414.52, 57,626.64 and 12,115.44 is: 18,174.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,414.52 : 57,626.64 = 12,115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,414.52/57,626.64 = 12,115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,414.52x = 57,626.64 × 12,115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,414.52x = 698,172,099.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,172,099.32/38,414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,174.69

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