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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,566.65, 57,837.59 and 12,265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,566.65, 57,837.59 and 12,265.24 is: 18,393.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,566.65 : 57,837.59 = 12,265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,566.65/57,837.59 = 12,265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,566.65x = 57,837.59 × 12,265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,566.65x = 709,391,922.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,391,922.37/38,566.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,393.92

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