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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,766.24, 58,152.96 and 12,464.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,766.24, 58,152.96 and 12,464.76 is: 18,698.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,766.24 : 58,152.96 = 12,464.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,766.24/58,152.96 = 12,464.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,766.24x = 58,152.96 × 12,464.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,766.24x = 724,862,689.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,862,689.69/38,766.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,698.30

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