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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,996.33, 58,498.59 and 12,703.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,996.33, 58,498.59 and 12,703.12 is: 19,056.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,996.33 : 58,498.59 = 12,703.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,996.33/58,498.59 = 12,703.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,996.33x = 58,498.59 × 12,703.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,996.33x = 743,114,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,114,608.60/38,996.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,056.01

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