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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,727.51, 58,096.13 and 12,425.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,727.51, 58,096.13 and 12,425.19 is: 18,639.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,727.51 : 58,096.13 = 12,425.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,727.51/58,096.13 = 12,425.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,727.51x = 58,096.13 × 12,425.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,727.51x = 721,855,453.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,855,453.51/38,727.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,639.35

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