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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,946.95, 58,430.93 and 12,294.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,946.95, 58,430.93 and 12,294.02 is: 18,444.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,946.95 : 58,430.93 = 12,294.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,946.95/58,430.93 = 12,294.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,946.95x = 58,430.93 × 12,294.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,946.95x = 718,351,022.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,351,022.04/38,946.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,444.35

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