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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,952.75, 58,442.73 and 12,302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,952.75, 58,442.73 and 12,302.88 is: 18,458.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,952.75 : 58,442.73 = 12,302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,952.75/58,442.73 = 12,302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,952.75x = 58,442.73 × 12,302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,952.75x = 719,013,894.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,013,894.06/38,952.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,458.62

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