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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,992.46, 58,492.79 and 12,699.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,992.46, 58,492.79 and 12,699.25 is: 19,050.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,992.46 : 58,492.79 = 12,699.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,992.46/58,492.79 = 12,699.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,992.46x = 58,492.79 × 12,699.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,992.46x = 742,814,620.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,814,620.65/38,992.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,050.21

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