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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,767.55, 58,162.99 and 12,112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,767.55, 58,162.99 and 12,112.46 is: 18,172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,767.55 : 58,162.99 = 12,112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,767.55/58,162.99 = 12,112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,767.55x = 58,162.99 × 12,112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,767.55x = 704,496,832.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,496,832.29/38,767.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,172.34

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