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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,659.41, 57,988.35 and 12,364.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,659.41, 57,988.35 and 12,364.11 is: 18,545.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,659.41 : 57,988.35 = 12,364.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,659.41/57,988.35 = 12,364.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,659.41x = 57,988.35 × 12,364.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,659.41x = 716,974,338.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,974,338.12/38,659.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,545.92

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