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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,466.40, 57,688.80 and 12,179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,466.40, 57,688.80 and 12,179.20 is: 18,265.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,466.40 : 57,688.80 = 12,179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,466.40/57,688.80 = 12,179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,466.40x = 57,688.80 × 12,179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,466.40x = 702,603,432.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,603,432.96/38,466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,265.38

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