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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,774.04, 58,161.06 and 12,480.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,774.04, 58,161.06 and 12,480.84 is: 18,721.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,774.04 : 58,161.06 = 12,480.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,774.04/58,161.06 = 12,480.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,774.04x = 58,161.06 × 12,480.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,774.04x = 725,898,884.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,898,884.09/38,774.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,721.26

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