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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,869.96, 58,313.60 and 12,574.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,869.96, 58,313.60 and 12,574.12 is: 18,863.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,869.96 : 58,313.60 = 12,574.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,869.96/58,313.60 = 12,574.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,869.96x = 58,313.60 × 12,574.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,869.96x = 733,242,204.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,242,204.03/38,869.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,863.98

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