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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,451.20, 57,671.40 and 12,158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,451.20, 57,671.40 and 12,158.60 is: 18,236.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,451.20 : 57,671.40 = 12,158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,451.20/57,671.40 = 12,158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,451.20x = 57,671.40 × 12,158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,451.20x = 701,203,484.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,203,484.04/38,451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,236.19

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