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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,473.84, 57,710.04 and 12,180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,473.84, 57,710.04 and 12,180.16 is: 18,270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,473.84 : 57,710.04 = 12,180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,473.84/57,710.04 = 12,180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,473.84x = 57,710.04 × 12,180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,473.84x = 702,917,520.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,917,520.81/38,473.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,270.01

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