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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,864.96, 58,299.26 and 12,571.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,864.96, 58,299.26 and 12,571.75 is: 18,858.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,864.96 : 58,299.26 = 12,571.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,864.96/58,299.26 = 12,571.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,864.96x = 58,299.26 × 12,571.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,864.96x = 732,923,513.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,923,513.30/38,864.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,858.21

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