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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,195.89, 58,797.73 and 12,535.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,195.89, 58,797.73 and 12,535.19 is: 18,804.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,195.89 : 58,797.73 = 12,535.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,195.89/58,797.73 = 12,535.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,195.89x = 58,797.73 × 12,535.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,195.89x = 737,040,438.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,040,438.80/39,195.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,804.02

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