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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,922.16, 58,377.77 and 12,627.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,922.16, 58,377.77 and 12,627.14 is: 18,938.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,922.16 : 58,377.77 = 12,627.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,922.16/58,377.77 = 12,627.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,922.16x = 58,377.77 × 12,627.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,922.16x = 737,144,274.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,144,274.68/38,922.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,938.94

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