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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,955.45, 58,396.19 and 12,641.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,955.45, 58,396.19 and 12,641.79 is: 18,950.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,955.45 : 58,396.19 = 12,641.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,955.45/58,396.19 = 12,641.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,955.45x = 58,396.19 × 12,641.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,955.45x = 738,232,307.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,232,307.57/38,955.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,950.68

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