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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,669.62, 58,003.37 and 12,373.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,669.62, 58,003.37 and 12,373.99 is: 18,560.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,669.62 : 58,003.37 = 12,373.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,669.62/58,003.37 = 12,373.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,669.62x = 58,003.37 × 12,373.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,669.62x = 717,733,120.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,733,120.35/38,669.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,560.65

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