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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,910.24, 58,366.74 and 12,615.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,910.24, 58,366.74 and 12,615.22 is: 18,923.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,910.24 : 58,366.74 = 12,615.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,910.24/58,366.74 = 12,615.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,910.24x = 58,366.74 × 12,615.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,910.24x = 736,309,265.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,309,265.78/38,910.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,923.28

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