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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,679.59, 58,028.46 and 12,024.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,679.59, 58,028.46 and 12,024.19 is: 18,039.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,679.59 : 58,028.46 = 12,024.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,679.59/58,028.46 = 12,024.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,679.59x = 58,028.46 × 12,024.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,679.59x = 697,745,255.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,745,255.89/38,679.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,039.11

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