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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,984.82, 58,477.23 and 12,689.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,984.82, 58,477.23 and 12,689.56 is: 19,034.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,984.82 : 58,477.23 = 12,689.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,984.82/58,477.23 = 12,689.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,984.82x = 58,477.23 × 12,689.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,984.82x = 742,050,318.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,050,318.72/38,984.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,034.34

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