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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,764.62, 58,110.01 and 12,450.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,764.62, 58,110.01 and 12,450.90 is: 18,664.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,764.62 : 58,110.01 = 12,450.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,764.62/58,110.01 = 12,450.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,764.62x = 58,110.01 × 12,450.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,764.62x = 723,522,110.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,522,110.29/38,764.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,664.50

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