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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,997.36, 58,475.02 and 12,338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,997.36, 58,475.02 and 12,338.44 is: 18,501.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,997.36 : 58,475.02 = 12,338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,997.36/58,475.02 = 12,338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,997.36x = 58,475.02 × 12,338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,997.36x = 721,490,525.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,490,525.77/38,997.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,501.01

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