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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,799.14, 58,194.93 and 12,522.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,799.14, 58,194.93 and 12,522.74 is: 18,782.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,799.14 : 58,194.93 = 12,522.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,799.14/58,194.93 = 12,522.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,799.14x = 58,194.93 × 12,522.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,799.14x = 728,759,977.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,759,977.71/38,799.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,782.89

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