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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,724.14, 58,091.61 and 12,436.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,724.14, 58,091.61 and 12,436.94 is: 18,657.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,724.14 : 58,091.61 = 12,436.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,724.14/58,091.61 = 12,436.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,724.14x = 58,091.61 × 12,436.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,724.14x = 722,481,577.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,481,577.62/38,724.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,657.14

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