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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,976.41, 58,470.71 and 12,675.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,976.41, 58,470.71 and 12,675.02 is: 19,014.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,976.41 : 58,470.71 = 12,675.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,976.41/58,470.71 = 12,675.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,976.41x = 58,470.71 × 12,675.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,976.41x = 741,117,062.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,117,062.94/38,976.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,014.50

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