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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,640.33, 57,969.50 and 12,343.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,640.33, 57,969.50 and 12,343.05 is: 18,517.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,640.33 : 57,969.50 = 12,343.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,640.33/57,969.50 = 12,343.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,640.33x = 57,969.50 × 12,343.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,640.33x = 715,520,375.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,520,375.26/38,640.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,517.45

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