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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,647.48, 57,946.26 and 12,343.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,647.48, 57,946.26 and 12,343.48 is: 18,507.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,647.48 : 57,946.26 = 12,343.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,647.48/57,946.26 = 12,343.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,647.48x = 57,946.26 × 12,343.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,647.48x = 715,258,501.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,258,501.38/38,647.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,507.25

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