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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,908.64, 58,364.96 and 12,615.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,908.64, 58,364.96 and 12,615.52 is: 18,923.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,908.64 : 58,364.96 = 12,615.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,908.64/58,364.96 = 12,615.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,908.64x = 58,364.96 × 12,615.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,908.64x = 736,304,320.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,304,320.18/38,908.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,923.93

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