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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,924.37, 58,394.76 and 12,627.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,924.37, 58,394.76 and 12,627.03 is: 18,943.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,924.37 : 58,394.76 = 12,627.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,924.37/58,394.76 = 12,627.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,924.37x = 58,394.76 × 12,627.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,924.37x = 737,352,386.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,352,386.36/38,924.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,943.21

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