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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,924.87, 58,395.52 and 12,627.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,924.87, 58,395.52 and 12,627.58 is: 18,944.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,924.87 : 58,395.52 = 12,627.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,924.87/58,395.52 = 12,627.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,924.87x = 58,395.52 × 12,627.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,924.87x = 737,394,115.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,394,115.24/38,924.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,944.04

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