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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,056.42, 58,593.90 and 12,761.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,056.42, 58,593.90 and 12,761.12 is: 19,144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,056.42 : 58,593.90 = 12,761.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,056.42/58,593.90 = 12,761.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,056.42x = 58,593.90 × 12,761.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,056.42x = 747,723,789.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,723,789.17/39,056.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,144.71

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