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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,413.27, 57,619.91 and 12,120.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,413.27, 57,619.91 and 12,120.67 is: 18,181.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,413.27 : 57,619.91 = 12,120.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,413.27/57,619.91 = 12,120.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,413.27x = 57,619.91 × 12,120.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,413.27x = 698,391,853.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,391,853.94/38,413.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,181.01

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