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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,946.65, 58,433.54 and 12,296.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,946.65, 58,433.54 and 12,296.75 is: 18,449.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,946.65 : 58,433.54 = 12,296.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,946.65/58,433.54 = 12,296.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,946.65x = 58,433.54 × 12,296.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,946.65x = 718,542,279.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,542,279.34/38,946.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,449.40

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