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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,893.23, 58,327.70 and 12,592.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,893.23, 58,327.70 and 12,592.53 is: 18,884.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,893.23 : 58,327.70 = 12,592.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,893.23/58,327.70 = 12,592.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,893.23x = 58,327.70 × 12,592.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,893.23x = 734,493,249.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,493,249.12/38,893.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,884.86

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