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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,669.13, 58,002.62 and 12,373.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,669.13, 58,002.62 and 12,373.49 is: 18,559.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,669.13 : 58,002.62 = 12,373.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,669.13/58,002.62 = 12,373.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,669.13x = 58,002.62 × 12,373.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,669.13x = 717,694,548.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,694,548.53/38,669.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,559.89

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