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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,898.02, 58,347.30 and 12,603.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,898.02, 58,347.30 and 12,603.80 is: 18,905.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,898.02 : 58,347.30 = 12,603.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,898.02/58,347.30 = 12,603.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,898.02x = 58,347.30 × 12,603.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,898.02x = 735,397,699.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,397,699.74/38,898.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,905.79

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