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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,904.14, 58,343.97 and 12,602.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,904.14, 58,343.97 and 12,602.78 is: 18,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,904.14 : 58,343.97 = 12,602.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,904.14/58,343.97 = 12,602.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,904.14x = 58,343.97 × 12,602.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,904.14x = 735,296,218.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,296,218.24/38,904.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,900.20

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