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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,886.24, 58,338.65 and 12,591.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,886.24, 58,338.65 and 12,591.01 is: 18,889.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,886.24 : 58,338.65 = 12,591.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,886.24/58,338.65 = 12,591.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,886.24x = 58,338.65 × 12,591.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,886.24x = 734,542,525.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,542,525.54/38,886.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,889.52

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