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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,052.08, 58,555.68 and 12,027.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,052.08, 58,555.68 and 12,027.42 is: 18,034.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,052.08 : 58,555.68 = 12,027.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,052.08/58,555.68 = 12,027.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,052.08x = 58,555.68 × 12,027.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,052.08x = 704,273,756.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,273,756.75/39,052.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,034.22

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