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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,727.27, 58,086.36 and 12,075.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,727.27, 58,086.36 and 12,075.24 is: 18,111.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,727.27 : 58,086.36 = 12,075.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,727.27/58,086.36 = 12,075.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,727.27x = 58,086.36 × 12,075.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,727.27x = 701,406,737.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,406,737.73/38,727.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,111.44

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