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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,924.55, 58,395.02 and 12,627.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,924.55, 58,395.02 and 12,627.24 is: 18,943.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,924.55 : 58,395.02 = 12,627.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,924.55/58,395.02 = 12,627.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,924.55x = 58,395.02 × 12,627.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,924.55x = 737,367,869.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,367,869.21/38,924.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,943.52

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