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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,984.76, 58,482 and 12,682.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,984.76, 58,482 and 12,682.44 is: 19,025.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,984.76 : 58,482 = 12,682.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,984.76/58,482 = 12,682.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,984.76x = 58,482 × 12,682.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,984.76x = 741,694,456.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,694,456.08/38,984.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,025.24

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