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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,849.36, 58,273.97 and 12,554.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,849.36, 58,273.97 and 12,554.06 is: 18,831.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,849.36 : 58,273.97 = 12,554.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,849.36/58,273.97 = 12,554.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,849.36x = 58,273.97 × 12,554.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,849.36x = 731,574,561.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,574,561.68/38,849.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,831.06

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