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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,869.58, 58,312.88 and 12,573.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,869.58, 58,312.88 and 12,573.96 is: 18,863.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,869.58 : 58,312.88 = 12,573.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,869.58/58,312.88 = 12,573.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,869.58x = 58,312.88 × 12,573.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,869.58x = 733,223,820.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,223,820.60/38,869.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,863.69

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