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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,179.23, 57,255.12 and 13,212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,179.23, 57,255.12 and 13,212.50 is: 19,814.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,179.23 : 57,255.12 = 13,212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,179.23/57,255.12 = 13,212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,179.23x = 57,255.12 × 13,212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,179.23x = 756,483,273
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,483,273/38,179.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,814.00

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