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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,958.33, 58,400.50 and 12,644.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,958.33, 58,400.50 and 12,644.67 is: 18,954.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,958.33 : 58,400.50 = 12,644.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,958.33/58,400.50 = 12,644.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,958.33x = 58,400.50 × 12,644.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,958.33x = 738,454,695.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,454,695.11/38,958.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,954.99

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