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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,955.78, 58,420.44 and 12,654

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,955.78, 58,420.44 and 12,654 is: 18,976.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,955.78 : 58,420.44 = 12,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,955.78/58,420.44 = 12,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,955.78x = 58,420.44 × 12,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,955.78x = 739,252,247.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,252,247.76/38,955.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,976.70

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