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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,620.44, 57,931.67 and 12,325.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,620.44, 57,931.67 and 12,325.15 is: 18,488.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,620.44 : 57,931.67 = 12,325.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,620.44/57,931.67 = 12,325.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,620.44x = 57,931.67 × 12,325.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,620.44x = 714,016,522.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,016,522.50/38,620.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,488.05

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