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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,658.60, 57,995.16 and 12,356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,658.60, 57,995.16 and 12,356.28 is: 18,536.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,658.60 : 57,995.16 = 12,356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,658.60/57,995.16 = 12,356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,658.60x = 57,995.16 × 12,356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,658.60x = 716,604,435.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,604,435.60/38,658.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,536.74

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