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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,001.99, 58,502.93 and 12,706.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,001.99, 58,502.93 and 12,706.69 is: 19,060.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,001.99 : 58,502.93 = 12,706.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,001.99/58,502.93 = 12,706.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,001.99x = 58,502.93 × 12,706.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,001.99x = 743,378,303.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,378,303.09/39,001.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,060.01

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