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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,727.96, 58,099.50 and 12,430.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,727.96, 58,099.50 and 12,430.68 is: 18,648.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,727.96 : 58,099.50 = 12,430.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,727.96/58,099.50 = 12,430.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,727.96x = 58,099.50 × 12,430.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,727.96x = 722,216,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,216,292.66/38,727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,648.45

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