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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,851.11, 58,257.50 and 12,552.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,851.11, 58,257.50 and 12,552.44 is: 18,822.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,851.11 : 58,257.50 = 12,552.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,851.11/58,257.50 = 12,552.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,851.11x = 58,257.50 × 12,552.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,851.11x = 731,273,419.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,273,419.25/38,851.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,822.46

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