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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,695.50, 58,020.66 and 12,034.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,695.50, 58,020.66 and 12,034.26 is: 18,044.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,695.50 : 58,020.66 = 12,034.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,695.50/58,020.66 = 12,034.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,695.50x = 58,020.66 × 12,034.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,695.50x = 698,235,707.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,235,707.81/38,695.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,044.36

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