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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,742.63, 58,111.91 and 12,445.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,742.63, 58,111.91 and 12,445.34 is: 18,667.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,742.63 : 58,111.91 = 12,445.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,742.63/58,111.91 = 12,445.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,742.63x = 58,111.91 × 12,445.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,742.63x = 723,222,125.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,222,125.21/38,742.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,667.35

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