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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,661.24, 58,002.12 and 12,366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,661.24, 58,002.12 and 12,366.48 is: 18,553.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,661.24 : 58,002.12 = 12,366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,661.24/58,002.12 = 12,366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,661.24x = 58,002.12 × 12,366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,661.24x = 717,282,056.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,282,056.94/38,661.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,553.00

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