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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,468.60, 57,708.30 and 12,170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,468.60, 57,708.30 and 12,170.60 is: 18,257.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,468.60 : 57,708.30 = 12,170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,468.60/57,708.30 = 12,170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,468.60x = 57,708.30 × 12,170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,468.60x = 702,344,635.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,344,635.98/38,468.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,257.61

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