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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,846.97, 58,270.79 and 12,551.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,846.97, 58,270.79 and 12,551.71 is: 18,827.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,846.97 : 58,270.79 = 12,551.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,846.97/58,270.79 = 12,551.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,846.97x = 58,270.79 × 12,551.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,846.97x = 731,398,091.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,398,091.17/38,846.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,827.68

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