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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,702.30, 58,062.62 and 12,047.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,702.30, 58,062.62 and 12,047.04 is: 18,073.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,702.30 : 58,062.62 = 12,047.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,702.30/58,062.62 = 12,047.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,702.30x = 58,062.62 × 12,047.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,702.30x = 699,482,645.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,482,645.41/38,702.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,073.42

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