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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,670.62, 58,004.87 and 12,374.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,670.62, 58,004.87 and 12,374.99 is: 18,562.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,670.62 : 58,004.87 = 12,374.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,670.62/58,004.87 = 12,374.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,670.62x = 58,004.87 × 12,374.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,670.62x = 717,809,686.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,809,686.20/38,670.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,562.15

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