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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,544.69, 57,826.19 and 12,249.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,544.69, 57,826.19 and 12,249.45 is: 18,377.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,544.69 : 57,826.19 = 12,249.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,544.69/57,826.19 = 12,249.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,544.69x = 57,826.19 × 12,249.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,544.69x = 708,338,961.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,338,961.85/38,544.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,377.08

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