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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,767.41, 58,114.22 and 12,453.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,767.41, 58,114.22 and 12,453.71 is: 18,668.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,767.41 : 58,114.22 = 12,453.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,767.41/58,114.22 = 12,453.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,767.41x = 58,114.22 × 12,453.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,767.41x = 723,737,289.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,737,289.92/38,767.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,668.70

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