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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,791.53, 58,196.43 and 12,495.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,791.53, 58,196.43 and 12,495.33 is: 18,745.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,791.53 : 58,196.43 = 12,495.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,791.53/58,196.43 = 12,495.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,791.53x = 58,196.43 × 12,495.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,791.53x = 727,183,597.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,183,597.67/38,791.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,745.94

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