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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,842.61, 58,251.56 and 12,541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,842.61, 58,251.56 and 12,541.24 is: 18,807.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,842.61 : 58,251.56 = 12,541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,842.61/58,251.56 = 12,541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,842.61x = 58,251.56 × 12,541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,842.61x = 730,546,534.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,546,534.43/38,842.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,807.86

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