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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,725.14, 58,093.11 and 12,437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,725.14, 58,093.11 and 12,437.94 is: 18,658.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,725.14 : 58,093.11 = 12,437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,725.14/58,093.11 = 12,437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,725.14x = 58,093.11 × 12,437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,725.14x = 722,558,616.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,558,616.59/38,725.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,658.64

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