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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,956.22, 58,425.93 and 12,304.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,956.22, 58,425.93 and 12,304.29 is: 18,453.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,956.22 : 58,425.93 = 12,304.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,956.22/58,425.93 = 12,304.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,956.22x = 58,425.93 × 12,304.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,956.22x = 718,889,511.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,889,511.30/38,956.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,453.78

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