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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,925.62, 58,396.65 and 12,628.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,925.62, 58,396.65 and 12,628.33 is: 18,945.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,925.62 : 58,396.65 = 12,628.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,925.62/58,396.65 = 12,628.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,925.62x = 58,396.65 × 12,628.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,925.62x = 737,452,021.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,452,021.10/38,925.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,945.16

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