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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,937.76, 58,415.82 and 12,640.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,937.76, 58,415.82 and 12,640.48 is: 18,963.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,937.76 : 58,415.82 = 12,640.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,937.76/58,415.82 = 12,640.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,937.76x = 58,415.82 × 12,640.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,937.76x = 738,404,004.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,404,004.39/38,937.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,963.70

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