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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,001.64, 58,511.27 and 12,349.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,001.64, 58,511.27 and 12,349.25 is: 18,526.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,001.64 : 58,511.27 = 12,349.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,001.64/58,511.27 = 12,349.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,001.64x = 58,511.27 × 12,349.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,001.64x = 722,570,301.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,570,301.05/39,001.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,526.66

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