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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,477.53, 57,725.52 and 12,182.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,477.53, 57,725.52 and 12,182.27 is: 18,276.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,477.53 : 57,725.52 = 12,182.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,477.53/57,725.52 = 12,182.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,477.53x = 57,725.52 × 12,182.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,477.53x = 703,228,108.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,228,108.93/38,477.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,276.33

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