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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,594.78, 57,891.08 and 12,301.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,594.78, 57,891.08 and 12,301.10 is: 18,451.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,594.78 : 57,891.08 = 12,301.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,594.78/57,891.08 = 12,301.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,594.78x = 57,891.08 × 12,301.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,594.78x = 712,123,964.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,123,964.19/38,594.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,451.30

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