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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,569.23, 57,860.33 and 12,282.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,569.23, 57,860.33 and 12,282.03 is: 18,425.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,569.23 : 57,860.33 = 12,282.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,569.23/57,860.33 = 12,282.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,569.23x = 57,860.33 × 12,282.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,569.23x = 710,642,247.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,642,247.46/38,569.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,425.11

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