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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,007.87, 58,520.59 and 12,355.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,007.87, 58,520.59 and 12,355.47 is: 18,535.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,007.87 : 58,520.59 = 12,355.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,007.87/58,520.59 = 12,355.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,007.87x = 58,520.59 × 12,355.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,007.87x = 723,049,363.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,049,363.24/39,007.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,535.99

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