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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,742.36, 58,111.49 and 12,445.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,742.36, 58,111.49 and 12,445.05 is: 18,666.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,742.36 : 58,111.49 = 12,445.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,742.36/58,111.49 = 12,445.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,742.36x = 58,111.49 × 12,445.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,742.36x = 723,200,336.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,200,336.40/38,742.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,666.91

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