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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,467.98, 57,693.06 and 12,167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,467.98, 57,693.06 and 12,167.82 is: 18,248.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,467.98 : 57,693.06 = 12,167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,467.98/57,693.06 = 12,167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,467.98x = 57,693.06 × 12,167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,467.98x = 701,998,769.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,998,769.33/38,467.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,248.91

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