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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,146.48, 58,717.68 and 12,847.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,146.48, 58,717.68 and 12,847.76 is: 19,270.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,146.48 : 58,717.68 = 12,847.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,146.48/58,717.68 = 12,847.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,146.48x = 58,717.68 × 12,847.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,146.48x = 754,390,660.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,390,660.40/39,146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,270.97

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