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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,722.62, 58,070.97 and 12,421.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,722.62, 58,070.97 and 12,421.11 is: 18,627.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,722.62 : 58,070.97 = 12,421.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,722.62/58,070.97 = 12,421.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,722.62x = 58,070.97 × 12,421.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,722.62x = 721,305,906.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,305,906.18/38,722.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,627.51

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