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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,665.87, 57,995.15 and 12,363.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,665.87, 57,995.15 and 12,363.55 is: 18,544.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,665.87 : 57,995.15 = 12,363.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,665.87/57,995.15 = 12,363.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,665.87x = 57,995.15 × 12,363.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,665.87x = 717,025,729.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,025,729.98/38,665.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,544.15

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