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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,138.28, 57,167.70 and 12,819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,138.28, 57,167.70 and 12,819 is: 19,215.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,138.28 : 57,167.70 = 12,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,138.28/57,167.70 = 12,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,138.28x = 57,167.70 × 12,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,138.28x = 732,832,746.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,832,746.30/38,138.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,215.15

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