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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,726.01, 58,093.88 and 12,423.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,726.01, 58,093.88 and 12,423.69 is: 18,637.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,726.01 : 58,093.88 = 12,423.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,726.01/58,093.88 = 12,423.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,726.01x = 58,093.88 × 12,423.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,726.01x = 721,740,293.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,740,293.90/38,726.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,637.09

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