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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,494.70, 57,741.99 and 12,197.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,494.70, 57,741.99 and 12,197.39 is: 18,296.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,494.70 : 57,741.99 = 12,197.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,494.70/57,741.99 = 12,197.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,494.70x = 57,741.99 × 12,197.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,494.70x = 704,301,571.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,301,571.41/38,494.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,296.07

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