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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,674.14, 57,998.85 and 12,372.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,674.14, 57,998.85 and 12,372.63 is: 18,554.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,674.14 : 57,998.85 = 12,372.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,674.14/57,998.85 = 12,372.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,674.14x = 57,998.85 × 12,372.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,674.14x = 717,598,311.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,598,311.48/38,674.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,554.99

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