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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,688.80, 58,033.20 and 12,396.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,688.80, 58,033.20 and 12,396.20 is: 18,594.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,688.80 : 58,033.20 = 12,396.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,688.80/58,033.20 = 12,396.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,688.80x = 58,033.20 × 12,396.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,688.80x = 719,391,153.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,391,153.84/38,688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,594.30

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