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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,466.01, 57,702.26 and 12,170.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,466.01, 57,702.26 and 12,170.17 is: 18,256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,466.01 : 57,702.26 = 12,170.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,466.01/57,702.26 = 12,170.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,466.01x = 57,702.26 × 12,170.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,466.01x = 702,246,252.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,246,252.73/38,466.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,256.28

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