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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,871.27, 58,198.62 and 19,854.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,871.27, 58,198.62 and 19,854.72 is: 29,726.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,871.27 : 58,198.62 = 19,854.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,871.27/58,198.62 = 19,854.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,871.27x = 58,198.62 × 19,854.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,871.27x = 1,155,517,304.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,517,304.49/38,871.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,726.77

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