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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,200.54, 58,804.07 and 12,550.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,200.54, 58,804.07 and 12,550.41 is: 18,826.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,200.54 : 58,804.07 = 12,550.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,200.54/58,804.07 = 12,550.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,200.54x = 58,804.07 × 12,550.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,200.54x = 738,015,125.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,015,125.42/39,200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,826.66

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