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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,995.39, 58,497.94 and 12,693.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,995.39, 58,497.94 and 12,693.07 is: 19,041.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,995.39 : 58,497.94 = 12,693.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,995.39/58,497.94 = 12,693.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,995.39x = 58,497.94 × 12,693.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,995.39x = 742,518,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,518,154.79/38,995.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,041.18

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