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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,664.58, 58,004.16 and 12,362.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,664.58, 58,004.16 and 12,362.26 is: 18,545.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,664.58 : 58,004.16 = 12,362.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,664.58/58,004.16 = 12,362.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,664.58x = 58,004.16 × 12,362.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,664.58x = 717,062,507.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,062,507.00/38,664.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,545.72

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