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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,781.20, 58,177.30 and 12,479.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,781.20, 58,177.30 and 12,479.82 is: 18,721.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,781.20 : 58,177.30 = 12,479.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,781.20/58,177.30 = 12,479.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,781.20x = 58,177.30 × 12,479.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,781.20x = 726,042,232.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,042,232.09/38,781.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,721.50

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