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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,993.76, 58,495.50 and 12,691.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,993.76, 58,495.50 and 12,691.44 is: 19,038.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,993.76 : 58,495.50 = 12,691.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,993.76/58,495.50 = 12,691.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,993.76x = 58,495.50 × 12,691.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,993.76x = 742,392,128.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,392,128.52/38,993.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,038.74

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