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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,948.24, 58,423.55 and 12,294.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,948.24, 58,423.55 and 12,294.45 is: 18,442.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,948.24 : 58,423.55 = 12,294.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,948.24/58,423.55 = 12,294.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,948.24x = 58,423.55 × 12,294.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,948.24x = 718,285,352.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,285,352.83/38,948.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,442.05

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