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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,662.64, 58,005 and 18,946.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,662.64, 58,005 and 18,946.96 is: 28,425.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,662.64 : 58,005 = 18,946.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,662.64/58,005 = 18,946.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,662.64x = 58,005 × 18,946.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,662.64x = 1,099,018,414.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,018,414.80/38,662.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,425.85

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