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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,763.52, 58,141.44 and 12,487.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,763.52, 58,141.44 and 12,487.36 is: 18,729.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,763.52 : 58,141.44 = 12,487.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,763.52/58,141.44 = 12,487.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,763.52x = 58,141.44 × 12,487.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,763.52x = 726,033,092.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,033,092.20/38,763.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,729.80

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