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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,803.65, 58,211.54 and 12,511.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,803.65, 58,211.54 and 12,511.05 is: 18,768.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,803.65 : 58,211.54 = 12,511.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,803.65/58,211.54 = 12,511.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,803.65x = 58,211.54 × 12,511.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,803.65x = 728,287,487.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,287,487.52/38,803.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,768.53

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