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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,961.68, 58,437 and 12,666.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,961.68, 58,437 and 12,666.80 is: 18,998.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,961.68 : 58,437 = 12,666.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,961.68/58,437 = 12,666.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,961.68x = 58,437 × 12,666.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,961.68x = 740,209,791.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,209,791.60/38,961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,998.41

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