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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,904.17, 58,364.78 and 12,611.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,904.17, 58,364.78 and 12,611.57 is: 18,920.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,904.17 : 58,364.78 = 12,611.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,904.17/58,364.78 = 12,611.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,904.17x = 58,364.78 × 12,611.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,904.17x = 736,071,153.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,071,153.62/38,904.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,920.11

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