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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,665.89, 57,986.48 and 12,364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,665.89, 57,986.48 and 12,364.38 is: 18,542.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,665.89 : 57,986.48 = 12,364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,665.89/57,986.48 = 12,364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,665.89x = 57,986.48 × 12,364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,665.89x = 716,966,521.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,966,521.83/38,665.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,542.61

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