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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,673.36, 58,017.30 and 12,371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,673.36, 58,017.30 and 12,371.04 is: 18,558.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,673.36 : 58,017.30 = 12,371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,673.36/58,017.30 = 12,371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,673.36x = 58,017.30 × 12,371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,673.36x = 717,734,338.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,734,338.99/38,673.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,558.88

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