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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,659.61, 57,992.96 and 12,005.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,659.61, 57,992.96 and 12,005.75 is: 18,009.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,659.61 : 57,992.96 = 12,005.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,659.61/57,992.96 = 12,005.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,659.61x = 57,992.96 × 12,005.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,659.61x = 696,248,979.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,248,979.52/38,659.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,009.73

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