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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,668.14, 57,989.85 and 12,366.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,668.14, 57,989.85 and 12,366.63 is: 18,545.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,668.14 : 57,989.85 = 12,366.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,668.14/57,989.85 = 12,366.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,668.14x = 57,989.85 × 12,366.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,668.14x = 717,139,018.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,139,018.71/38,668.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,545.99

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