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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,464.13, 57,704.70 and 12,169.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,464.13, 57,704.70 and 12,169.10 is: 18,256.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,464.13 : 57,704.70 = 12,169.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,464.13/57,704.70 = 12,169.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,464.13x = 57,704.70 × 12,169.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,464.13x = 702,214,264.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,214,264.77/38,464.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,256.34

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