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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,859.84, 58,273.68 and 12,196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,859.84, 58,273.68 and 12,196.92 is: 18,290.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,859.84 : 58,273.68 = 12,196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,859.84/58,273.68 = 12,196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,859.84x = 58,273.68 × 12,196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,859.84x = 710,759,413.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,759,413.07/38,859.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,290.33

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