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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,512.84, 57,777.90 and 12,218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,512.84, 57,777.90 and 12,218.44 is: 18,330.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,512.84 : 57,777.90 = 12,218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,512.84/57,777.90 = 12,218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,512.84x = 57,777.90 × 12,218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,512.84x = 705,955,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,955,804.48/38,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,330.40

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