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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,780.16, 58,179.35 and 12,483.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,780.16, 58,179.35 and 12,483.91 is: 18,728.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,780.16 : 58,179.35 = 12,483.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,780.16/58,179.35 = 12,483.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,780.16x = 58,179.35 × 12,483.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,780.16x = 726,305,769.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,305,769.26/38,780.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,728.80

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