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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,659.90, 57,998.93 and 12,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,659.90, 57,998.93 and 12,004.52 is: 18,009.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,659.90 : 57,998.93 = 12,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,659.90/57,998.93 = 12,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,659.90x = 57,998.93 × 12,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,659.90x = 696,249,255.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,249,255.14/38,659.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,009.60

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