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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,924.43, 58,386.62 and 12,629.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,924.43, 58,386.62 and 12,629.17 is: 18,943.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,924.43 : 58,386.62 = 12,629.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,924.43/58,386.62 = 12,629.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,924.43x = 58,386.62 × 12,629.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,924.43x = 737,374,486.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,374,486.56/38,924.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,943.75

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