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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,662.83, 58,001.54 and 12,360.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,662.83, 58,001.54 and 12,360.51 is: 18,543.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,662.83 : 58,001.54 = 12,360.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,662.83/58,001.54 = 12,360.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,662.83x = 58,001.54 × 12,360.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,662.83x = 716,928,553.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,928,553.38/38,662.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,543.10

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