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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,671.33, 58,014.30 and 12,369.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,671.33, 58,014.30 and 12,369.01 is: 18,555.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,671.33 : 58,014.30 = 12,369.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,671.33/58,014.30 = 12,369.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,671.33x = 58,014.30 × 12,369.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,671.33x = 717,579,456.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,579,456.84/38,671.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,555.85

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