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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,474.94, 57,714.51 and 12,177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,474.94, 57,714.51 and 12,177.72 is: 18,267.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,474.94 : 57,714.51 = 12,177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,474.94/57,714.51 = 12,177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,474.94x = 57,714.51 × 12,177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,474.94x = 702,831,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,831,142.72/38,474.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,267.24

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