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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,007.26, 58,515.78 and 12,704.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,007.26, 58,515.78 and 12,704.94 is: 19,059.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,007.26 : 58,515.78 = 12,704.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,007.26/58,515.78 = 12,704.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,007.26x = 58,515.78 × 12,704.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,007.26x = 743,439,473.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,439,473.95/39,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,059.00

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