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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,906.86, 58,369.52 and 12,611.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,906.86, 58,369.52 and 12,611.62 is: 18,920.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,906.86 : 58,369.52 = 12,611.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,906.86/58,369.52 = 12,611.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,906.86x = 58,369.52 × 12,611.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,906.86x = 736,134,205.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,134,205.82/38,906.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,920.42

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