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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,655.58, 57,990.66 and 12,353.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,655.58, 57,990.66 and 12,353.26 is: 18,532.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,655.58 : 57,990.66 = 12,353.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,655.58/57,990.66 = 12,353.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,655.58x = 57,990.66 × 12,353.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,655.58x = 716,373,700.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,373,700.55/38,655.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,532.22

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