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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,976.14, 58,470.33 and 12,674.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,976.14, 58,470.33 and 12,674.73 is: 19,014.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,976.14 : 58,470.33 = 12,674.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,976.14/58,470.33 = 12,674.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,976.14x = 58,470.33 × 12,674.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,976.14x = 741,095,645.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,095,645.76/38,976.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,014.09

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