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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,569.80, 57,854.08 and 12,274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,569.80, 57,854.08 and 12,274.24 is: 18,411.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,569.80 : 57,854.08 = 12,274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,569.80/57,854.08 = 12,274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,569.80x = 57,854.08 × 12,274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,569.80x = 710,114,862.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,114,862.90/38,569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,411.16

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