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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,674.36, 58,018.80 and 12,372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,674.36, 58,018.80 and 12,372.04 is: 18,560.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,674.36 : 58,018.80 = 12,372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,674.36/58,018.80 = 12,372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,674.36x = 58,018.80 × 12,372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,674.36x = 717,810,914.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,810,914.35/38,674.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,560.38

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