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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,463.76, 57,698.88 and 12,167.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,463.76, 57,698.88 and 12,167.92 is: 18,252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,463.76 : 57,698.88 = 12,167.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,463.76/57,698.88 = 12,167.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,463.76x = 57,698.88 × 12,167.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,463.76x = 702,075,355.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,075,355.93/38,463.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,252.90

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