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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,146.83, 58,726.37 and 12,845.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,146.83, 58,726.37 and 12,845.59 is: 19,270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,146.83 : 58,726.37 = 12,845.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,146.83/58,726.37 = 12,845.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,146.83x = 58,726.37 × 12,845.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,146.83x = 754,374,871.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,374,871.21/39,146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,270.39

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