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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,683.13, 58,028.22 and 12,029.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,683.13, 58,028.22 and 12,029.27 is: 18,045.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,683.13 : 58,028.22 = 12,029.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,683.13/58,028.22 = 12,029.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,683.13x = 58,028.22 × 12,029.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,683.13x = 698,036,835.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,036,835.86/38,683.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,045.00

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