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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,849.20, 58,253.74 and 12,550.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,849.20, 58,253.74 and 12,550.52 is: 18,819.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,849.20 : 58,253.74 = 12,550.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,849.20/58,253.74 = 12,550.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,849.20x = 58,253.74 × 12,550.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,849.20x = 731,114,728.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,114,728.94/38,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,819.30

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