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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,684.42, 58,027.43 and 12,389.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,684.42, 58,027.43 and 12,389.09 is: 18,583.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,684.42 : 58,027.43 = 12,389.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,684.42/58,027.43 = 12,389.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,684.42x = 58,027.43 × 12,389.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,684.42x = 718,906,700.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,906,700.66/38,684.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,583.88

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