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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,652.06, 57,974.43 and 12,352.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,652.06, 57,974.43 and 12,352.17 is: 18,527.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,652.06 : 57,974.43 = 12,352.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,652.06/57,974.43 = 12,352.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,652.06x = 57,974.43 × 12,352.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,652.06x = 716,110,015.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,110,015.01/38,652.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,527.09

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