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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,852.33, 58,263.84 and 12,550.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,852.33, 58,263.84 and 12,550.01 is: 18,820.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,852.33 : 58,263.84 = 12,550.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,852.33/58,263.84 = 12,550.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,852.33x = 58,263.84 × 12,550.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,852.33x = 731,211,483.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,211,483.32/38,852.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,820.28

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