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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,683.02, 58,032.74 and 12,028.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,683.02, 58,032.74 and 12,028.35 is: 18,045.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,683.02 : 58,032.74 = 12,028.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,683.02/58,032.74 = 12,028.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,683.02x = 58,032.74 × 12,028.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,683.02x = 698,038,108.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,038,108.18/38,683.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,045.08

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