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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,493.15, 57,745.80 and 12,200.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,493.15, 57,745.80 and 12,200.55 is: 18,302.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,493.15 : 57,745.80 = 12,200.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,493.15/57,745.80 = 12,200.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,493.15x = 57,745.80 × 12,200.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,493.15x = 704,530,520.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,530,520.19/38,493.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,302.75

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