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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,990.91, 58,486.37 and 12,698.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,990.91, 58,486.37 and 12,698.31 is: 19,047.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,990.91 : 58,486.37 = 12,698.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,990.91/58,486.37 = 12,698.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,990.91x = 58,486.37 × 12,698.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,990.91x = 742,677,993.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,677,993.54/38,990.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,047.47

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