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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,680.93, 58,011.95 and 12,380.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,680.93, 58,011.95 and 12,380.23 is: 18,567.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,680.93 : 58,011.95 = 12,380.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,680.93/58,011.95 = 12,380.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,680.93x = 58,011.95 × 12,380.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,680.93x = 718,201,221.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,201,221.85/38,680.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,567.32

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