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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,437.02, 57,655.80 and 12,143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,437.02, 57,655.80 and 12,143.88 is: 18,215.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,437.02 : 57,655.80 = 12,143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,437.02/57,655.80 = 12,143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,437.02x = 57,655.80 × 12,143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,437.02x = 700,165,116.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,165,116.50/38,437.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,215.91

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