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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,107.63, 57,169.80 and 12,806.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,107.63, 57,169.80 and 12,806.24 is: 19,212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,107.63 : 57,169.80 = 12,806.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,107.63/57,169.80 = 12,806.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,107.63x = 57,169.80 × 12,806.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,107.63x = 732,129,893.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,129,893.70/38,107.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,212.16

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