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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,157.08, 58,741.74 and 12,855.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,157.08, 58,741.74 and 12,855.84 is: 19,285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,157.08 : 58,741.74 = 12,855.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,157.08/58,741.74 = 12,855.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,157.08x = 58,741.74 × 12,855.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,157.08x = 755,174,410.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,174,410.76/39,157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,285.77

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