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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,183.76, 58,782.92 and 12,889.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,183.76, 58,782.92 and 12,889.52 is: 19,336.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,183.76 : 58,782.92 = 12,889.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,183.76/58,782.92 = 12,889.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,183.76x = 58,782.92 × 12,889.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,183.76x = 757,683,623.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,683,623.00/39,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,336.67

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