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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,707.80, 58,061.70 and 12,415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,707.80, 58,061.70 and 12,415.20 is: 18,622.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,707.80 : 58,061.70 = 12,415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,707.80/58,061.70 = 12,415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,707.80x = 58,061.70 × 12,415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,707.80x = 720,847,617.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,847,617.84/38,707.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,622.80

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