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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,427.20, 57,635.94 and 12,134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,427.20, 57,635.94 and 12,134.60 is: 18,200.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,427.20 : 57,635.94 = 12,134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,427.20/57,635.94 = 12,134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,427.20x = 57,635.94 × 12,134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,427.20x = 699,389,077.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,389,077.52/38,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,200.37

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