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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,862.14, 58,301.46 and 12,564.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,862.14, 58,301.46 and 12,564.88 is: 18,849.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,862.14 : 58,301.46 = 12,564.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,862.14/58,301.46 = 12,564.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,862.14x = 58,301.46 × 12,564.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,862.14x = 732,550,848.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,550,848.72/38,862.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,849.99

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