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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,176.55, 58,773.69 and 12,881.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,176.55, 58,773.69 and 12,881.52 is: 19,325.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,176.55 : 58,773.69 = 12,881.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,176.55/58,773.69 = 12,881.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,176.55x = 58,773.69 × 12,881.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,176.55x = 757,094,463.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,094,463.21/39,176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,325.19

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