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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,161.07, 58,729.19 and 12,859.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,161.07, 58,729.19 and 12,859.70 is: 19,285.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,161.07 : 58,729.19 = 12,859.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,161.07/58,729.19 = 12,859.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,161.07x = 58,729.19 × 12,859.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,161.07x = 755,239,406.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,239,406.70/39,161.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,285.46

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