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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,479.24, 57,729.10 and 12,184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,479.24, 57,729.10 and 12,184.52 is: 18,280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,479.24 : 57,729.10 = 12,184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,479.24/57,729.10 = 12,184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,479.24x = 57,729.10 × 12,184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,479.24x = 703,401,373.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,401,373.53/38,479.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,280.02

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