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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,942.20, 58,418.94 and 12,279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,942.20, 58,418.94 and 12,279.14 is: 18,420.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,942.20 : 58,418.94 = 12,279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,942.20/58,418.94 = 12,279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,942.20x = 58,418.94 × 12,279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,942.20x = 717,334,281.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,334,281.52/38,942.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,420.49

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