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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,661.20, 57,998.28 and 12,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,661.20, 57,998.28 and 12,363.20 is: 18,546.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,661.20 : 57,998.28 = 12,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,661.20/57,998.28 = 12,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,661.20x = 57,998.28 × 12,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,661.20x = 717,044,335.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,044,335.30/38,661.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,546.87

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