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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,687.98, 58,028.10 and 12,385.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,687.98, 58,028.10 and 12,385.66 is: 18,577.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,687.98 : 58,028.10 = 12,385.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,687.98/58,028.10 = 12,385.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,687.98x = 58,028.10 × 12,385.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,687.98x = 718,716,317.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,716,317.05/38,687.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,577.25

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