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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,621.04, 57,930.96 and 12,325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,621.04, 57,930.96 and 12,325.62 is: 18,488.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,621.04 : 57,930.96 = 12,325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,621.04/57,930.96 = 12,325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,621.04x = 57,930.96 × 12,325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,621.04x = 714,034,999.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,034,999.20/38,621.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,488.24

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