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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,609.06, 57,912.98 and 12,313.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,609.06, 57,912.98 and 12,313.62 is: 18,470.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,609.06 : 57,912.98 = 12,313.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,609.06/57,912.98 = 12,313.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,609.06x = 57,912.98 × 12,313.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,609.06x = 713,118,367.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,118,367.22/38,609.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,470.24

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