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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,902.35, 58,362.77 and 12,607.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,902.35, 58,362.77 and 12,607.11 is: 18,913.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,902.35 : 58,362.77 = 12,607.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,902.35/58,362.77 = 12,607.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,902.35x = 58,362.77 × 12,607.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,902.35x = 735,785,798.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,785,798.26/38,902.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,913.66

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