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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,861.14, 58,299.96 and 12,563.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,861.14, 58,299.96 and 12,563.88 is: 18,848.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,861.14 : 58,299.96 = 12,563.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,861.14/58,299.96 = 12,563.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,861.14x = 58,299.96 × 12,563.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,861.14x = 732,473,701.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,473,701.44/38,861.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,848.49

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