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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,665.13, 58,001.22 and 12,011.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,665.13, 58,001.22 and 12,011.27 is: 18,017.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,665.13 : 58,001.22 = 12,011.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,665.13/58,001.22 = 12,011.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,665.13x = 58,001.22 × 12,011.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,665.13x = 696,668,023.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,668,023.74/38,665.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,017.99

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