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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,967.64, 58,465.40 and 12,672.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,967.64, 58,465.40 and 12,672.48 is: 19,013.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,967.64 : 58,465.40 = 12,672.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,967.64/58,465.40 = 12,672.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,967.64x = 58,465.40 × 12,672.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,967.64x = 740,901,612.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,901,612.19/38,967.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,013.25

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