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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,738.52, 58,095.06 and 12,437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,738.52, 58,095.06 and 12,437.04 is: 18,651.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,738.52 : 58,095.06 = 12,437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,738.52/58,095.06 = 12,437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,738.52x = 58,095.06 × 12,437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,738.52x = 722,530,585.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,530,585.02/38,738.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,651.48

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