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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,960.11, 58,447.05 and 12,660.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,960.11, 58,447.05 and 12,660.22 is: 18,992.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,960.11 : 58,447.05 = 12,660.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,960.11/58,447.05 = 12,660.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,960.11x = 58,447.05 × 12,660.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,960.11x = 739,952,511.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,952,511.35/38,960.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,992.57

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