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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,942.40, 58,415.67 and 12,645.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,942.40, 58,415.67 and 12,645.21 is: 18,968.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,942.40 : 58,415.67 = 12,645.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,942.40/58,415.67 = 12,645.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,942.40x = 58,415.67 × 12,645.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,942.40x = 738,678,414.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,678,414.44/38,942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,968.49

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