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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,644.65, 57,950.78 and 12,342.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,644.65, 57,950.78 and 12,342.33 is: 18,508.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,644.65 : 57,950.78 = 12,342.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,644.65/57,950.78 = 12,342.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,644.65x = 57,950.78 × 12,342.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,644.65x = 715,247,588.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,247,588.81/38,644.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,508.32

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