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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,731.26, 58,096.90 and 12,454.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,731.26, 58,096.90 and 12,454.46 is: 18,681.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,731.26 : 58,096.90 = 12,454.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,731.26/58,096.90 = 12,454.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,731.26x = 58,096.90 × 12,454.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,731.26x = 723,565,390.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,565,390.06/38,731.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,681.69

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