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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,715.21, 58,067.35 and 12,416.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,715.21, 58,067.35 and 12,416.54 is: 18,623.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,715.21 : 58,067.35 = 12,416.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,715.21/58,067.35 = 12,416.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,715.21x = 58,067.35 × 12,416.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,715.21x = 720,995,470.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,995,470.34/38,715.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,623.05

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