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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,848.13, 58,270.83 and 12,552.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,848.13, 58,270.83 and 12,552.19 is: 18,827.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,848.13 : 58,270.83 = 12,552.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,848.13/58,270.83 = 12,552.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,848.13x = 58,270.83 × 12,552.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,848.13x = 731,426,336.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,426,336.87/38,848.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,827.84

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