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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,146.95, 58,698.42 and 12,849.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,146.95, 58,698.42 and 12,849.49 is: 19,267.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,146.95 : 58,698.42 = 12,849.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,146.95/58,698.42 = 12,849.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,146.95x = 58,698.42 × 12,849.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,146.95x = 754,244,760.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,244,760.81/39,146.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,267.01

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