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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,036.67, 58,564.34 and 12,741.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,036.67, 58,564.34 and 12,741.46 is: 19,115.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,036.67 : 58,564.34 = 12,741.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,036.67/58,564.34 = 12,741.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,036.67x = 58,564.34 × 12,741.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,036.67x = 746,195,195.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,195,195.54/39,036.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,115.24

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