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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,908.64, 58,350.72 and 12,607.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,908.64, 58,350.72 and 12,607.28 is: 18,906.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,908.64 : 58,350.72 = 12,607.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,908.64/58,350.72 = 12,607.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,908.64x = 58,350.72 × 12,607.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,908.64x = 735,643,865.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,643,865.24/38,908.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,906.95

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