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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,683.53, 58,033.49 and 12,028.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,683.53, 58,033.49 and 12,028.86 is: 18,045.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,683.53 : 58,033.49 = 12,028.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,683.53/58,033.49 = 12,028.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,683.53x = 58,033.49 × 12,028.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,683.53x = 698,076,666.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,076,666.38/38,683.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,045.84

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