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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,595.41, 57,892.03 and 12,301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,595.41, 57,892.03 and 12,301.73 is: 18,452.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,595.41 : 57,892.03 = 12,301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,595.41/57,892.03 = 12,301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,595.41x = 57,892.03 × 12,301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,595.41x = 712,172,122.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,172,122.21/38,595.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,452.25

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