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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,974.37, 58,453.16 and 12,322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,974.37, 58,453.16 and 12,322.44 is: 18,481.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,974.37 : 58,453.16 = 12,322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,974.37/58,453.16 = 12,322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,974.37x = 58,453.16 × 12,322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,974.37x = 720,285,495.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,285,495.30/38,974.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,481.01

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