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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,478.03, 57,716.41 and 12,182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,478.03, 57,716.41 and 12,182.73 is: 18,273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,478.03 : 57,716.41 = 12,182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,478.03/57,716.41 = 12,182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,478.03x = 57,716.41 × 12,182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,478.03x = 703,143,439.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,143,439.60/38,478.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,273.89

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