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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,971.01, 58,460.58 and 12,669.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,971.01, 58,460.58 and 12,669.59 is: 19,005.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,971.01 : 58,460.58 = 12,669.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,971.01/58,460.58 = 12,669.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,971.01x = 58,460.58 × 12,669.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,971.01x = 740,671,287.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,671,287.46/38,971.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,005.70

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