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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,779.16, 58,177.85 and 12,482.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,779.16, 58,177.85 and 12,482.91 is: 18,727.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,779.16 : 58,177.85 = 12,482.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,779.16/58,177.85 = 12,482.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,779.16x = 58,177.85 × 12,482.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,779.16x = 726,228,803.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,228,803.13/38,779.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,727.30

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