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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,849.08, 58,258.96 and 12,546.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,849.08, 58,258.96 and 12,546.76 is: 18,815.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,849.08 : 58,258.96 = 12,546.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,849.08/58,258.96 = 12,546.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,849.08x = 58,258.96 × 12,546.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,849.08x = 730,961,188.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,961,188.97/38,849.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,815.41

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