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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,667.93, 57,992.45 and 12,367.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,667.93, 57,992.45 and 12,367.23 is: 18,547.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,667.93 : 57,992.45 = 12,367.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,667.93/57,992.45 = 12,367.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,667.93x = 57,992.45 × 12,367.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,667.93x = 717,205,905.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,205,905.58/38,667.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,547.82

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