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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,034.41, 58,553.69 and 12,382.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,034.41, 58,553.69 and 12,382.42 is: 18,574.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,034.41 : 58,553.69 = 12,382.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,034.41/58,553.69 = 12,382.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,034.41x = 58,553.69 × 12,382.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,034.41x = 725,036,283.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,036,283.62/39,034.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,574.29

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