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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,027.70, 58,541.31 and 12,732.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,027.70, 58,541.31 and 12,732.46 is: 19,098.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,027.70 : 58,541.31 = 12,732.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,027.70/58,541.31 = 12,732.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,027.70x = 58,541.31 × 12,732.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,027.70x = 745,374,887.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,374,887.92/39,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,098.61

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