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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,897.20, 58,345.80 and 12,604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,897.20, 58,345.80 and 12,604.60 is: 18,906.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,897.20 : 58,345.80 = 12,604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,897.20/58,345.80 = 12,604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,897.20x = 58,345.80 × 12,604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,897.20x = 735,425,470.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,425,470.68/38,897.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,906.90

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