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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,670.64, 57,993.60 and 12,369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,670.64, 57,993.60 and 12,369.12 is: 18,549.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,670.64 : 57,993.60 = 12,369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,670.64/57,993.60 = 12,369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,670.64x = 57,993.60 × 12,369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,670.64x = 717,329,797.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,329,797.63/38,670.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,549.73

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