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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,975.37, 58,454.65 and 12,323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,975.37, 58,454.65 and 12,323.44 is: 18,482.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,975.37 : 58,454.65 = 12,323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,975.37/58,454.65 = 12,323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,975.37x = 58,454.65 × 12,323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,975.37x = 720,362,372.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,362,372.00/38,975.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,482.50

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