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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,891.67, 58,346.03 and 12,599.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,891.67, 58,346.03 and 12,599.07 is: 18,901.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,891.67 : 58,346.03 = 12,599.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,891.67/58,346.03 = 12,599.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,891.67x = 58,346.03 × 12,599.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,891.67x = 735,105,716.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,105,716.19/38,891.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,901.37

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