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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,578.93, 57,867.78 and 12,283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,578.93, 57,867.78 and 12,283.30 is: 18,424.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,578.93 : 57,867.78 = 12,283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,578.93/57,867.78 = 12,283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,578.93x = 57,867.78 × 12,283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,578.93x = 710,807,302.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,807,302.07/38,578.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,424.75

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