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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,886.72, 58,323.60 and 12,610.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,886.72, 58,323.60 and 12,610.32 is: 18,913.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,886.72 : 58,323.60 = 12,610.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,886.72/58,323.60 = 12,610.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,886.72x = 58,323.60 × 12,610.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,886.72x = 735,479,259.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,479,259.55/38,886.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,913.38

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