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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,893.64, 58,349.68 and 12,598.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,893.64, 58,349.68 and 12,598.36 is: 18,900.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,893.64 : 58,349.68 = 12,598.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,893.64/58,349.68 = 12,598.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,893.64x = 58,349.68 × 12,598.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,893.64x = 735,110,274.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,110,274.52/38,893.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,900.53

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