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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,961.26, 58,429.47 and 12,659.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,961.26, 58,429.47 and 12,659.66 is: 18,985.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,961.26 : 58,429.47 = 12,659.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,961.26/58,429.47 = 12,659.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,961.26x = 58,429.47 × 12,659.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,961.26x = 739,697,224.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,697,224.18/38,961.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,985.45

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