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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,767.24, 58,154.46 and 12,465.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,767.24, 58,154.46 and 12,465.76 is: 18,699.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,767.24 : 58,154.46 = 12,465.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,767.24/58,154.46 = 12,465.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,767.24x = 58,154.46 × 12,465.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,767.24x = 724,939,541.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,939,541.29/38,767.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,699.80

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