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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,901.64, 58,340.22 and 12,600.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,901.64, 58,340.22 and 12,600.28 is: 18,896.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,901.64 : 58,340.22 = 12,600.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,901.64/58,340.22 = 12,600.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,901.64x = 58,340.22 × 12,600.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,901.64x = 735,103,107.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,103,107.26/38,901.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,896.46

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