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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,995.07, 58,492.08 and 9,412.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,995.07, 58,492.08 and 9,412.74 is: 14,118.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,995.07 : 58,492.08 = 9,412.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,995.07/58,492.08 = 9,412.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,995.07x = 58,492.08 × 9,412.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,995.07x = 550,570,741.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,570,741.10/38,995.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,118.99

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