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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,676.57, 58,023.36 and 12,383.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,676.57, 58,023.36 and 12,383.97 is: 18,578.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,676.57 : 58,023.36 = 12,383.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,676.57/58,023.36 = 12,383.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,676.57x = 58,023.36 × 12,383.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,676.57x = 718,559,549.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,559,549.54/38,676.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,578.68

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