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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,744.63, 58,116.94 and 12,467.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,744.63, 58,116.94 and 12,467.82 is: 18,701.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,744.63 : 58,116.94 = 12,467.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,744.63/58,116.94 = 12,467.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,744.63x = 58,116.94 × 12,467.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,744.63x = 724,591,484.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,591,484.53/38,744.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,701.73

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