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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,993.46, 58,484.07 and 12,697.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,993.46, 58,484.07 and 12,697.98 is: 19,044.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,993.46 : 58,484.07 = 12,697.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,993.46/58,484.07 = 12,697.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,993.46x = 58,484.07 × 12,697.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,993.46x = 742,629,551.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,629,551.18/38,993.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,044.98

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