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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,786.22, 58,188.44 and 12,489.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,786.22, 58,188.44 and 12,489.98 is: 18,737.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,786.22 : 58,188.44 = 12,489.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,786.22/58,188.44 = 12,489.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,786.22x = 58,188.44 × 12,489.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,786.22x = 726,772,451.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,772,451.83/38,786.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,737.90

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