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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,872.18, 58,308.90 and 12,217.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,872.18, 58,308.90 and 12,217.33 is: 18,326.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,872.18 : 58,308.90 = 12,217.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,872.18/58,308.90 = 12,217.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,872.18x = 58,308.90 × 12,217.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,872.18x = 712,379,073.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,379,073.24/38,872.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,326.19

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