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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,688.21, 58,040.79 and 12,395.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,688.21, 58,040.79 and 12,395.61 is: 18,596.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,688.21 : 58,040.79 = 12,395.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,688.21/58,040.79 = 12,395.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,688.21x = 58,040.79 × 12,395.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,688.21x = 719,450,996.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,450,996.93/38,688.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,596.13

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