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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,673, 58,009.50 and 9,489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,673, 58,009.50 and 9,489 is: 14,233.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,673 : 58,009.50 = 9,489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,673/58,009.50 = 9,489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,673x = 58,009.50 × 9,489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,673x = 550,452,145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,452,145.50/38,673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,233.50

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