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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,850.09, 58,262.77 and 12,548.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,850.09, 58,262.77 and 12,548.71 is: 18,819.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,850.09 : 58,262.77 = 12,548.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,850.09/58,262.77 = 12,548.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,850.09x = 58,262.77 × 12,548.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,850.09x = 731,122,604.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,122,604.53/38,850.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,819.07

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