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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,930.76, 58,405.32 and 12,633.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,930.76, 58,405.32 and 12,633.48 is: 18,953.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,930.76 : 58,405.32 = 12,633.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,930.76/58,405.32 = 12,633.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,930.76x = 58,405.32 × 12,633.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,930.76x = 737,862,442.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,862,442.11/38,930.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,953.20

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