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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,848.97, 58,273.79 and 12,553.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,848.97, 58,273.79 and 12,553.71 is: 18,830.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,848.97 : 58,273.79 = 12,553.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,848.97/58,273.79 = 12,553.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,848.97x = 58,273.79 × 12,553.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,848.97x = 731,552,260.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,552,260.26/38,848.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,830.67

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