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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,847.08, 58,255.97 and 12,544.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,847.08, 58,255.97 and 12,544.76 is: 18,812.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,847.08 : 58,255.97 = 12,544.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,847.08/58,255.97 = 12,544.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,847.08x = 58,255.97 × 12,544.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,847.08x = 730,806,808.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,806,808.21/38,847.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,812.40

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