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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,882.49, 58,333.92 and 12,227.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,882.49, 58,333.92 and 12,227.39 is: 18,344.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,882.49 : 58,333.92 = 12,227.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,882.49/58,333.92 = 12,227.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,882.49x = 58,333.92 × 12,227.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,882.49x = 713,271,590.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,271,590.07/38,882.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,344.29

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