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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,524, 57,787.64 and 12,228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,524, 57,787.64 and 12,228.16 is: 18,342.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,524 : 57,787.64 = 12,228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,524/57,787.64 = 12,228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,524x = 57,787.64 × 12,228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,524x = 706,636,507.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,636,507.94/38,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,342.76

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