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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,975.64, 58,469.56 and 12,674.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,975.64, 58,469.56 and 12,674.24 is: 19,013.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,975.64 : 58,469.56 = 12,674.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,975.64/58,469.56 = 12,674.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,975.64x = 58,469.56 × 12,674.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,975.64x = 741,057,236.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,057,236.13/38,975.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,013.34

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