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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,846.48, 58,274.94 and 12,544.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,846.48, 58,274.94 and 12,544.88 is: 18,819.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,846.48 : 58,274.94 = 12,544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,846.48/58,274.94 = 12,544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,846.48x = 58,274.94 × 12,544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,846.48x = 731,052,129.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,052,129.31/38,846.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,819.01

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