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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,997.36, 58,496.00 and 12,702.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,997.36, 58,496.00 and 12,702.06 is: 19,053.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,997.36 : 58,496.00 = 12,702.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,997.36/58,496.00 = 12,702.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,997.36x = 58,496.00 × 12,702.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,997.36x = 743,019,638.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,019,638.25/38,997.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,053.08

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