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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,201.17, 58,802.53 and 12,552.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,201.17, 58,802.53 and 12,552.24 is: 18,828.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,201.17 : 58,802.53 = 12,552.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,201.17/58,802.53 = 12,552.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,201.17x = 58,802.53 × 12,552.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,201.17x = 738,103,469.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,103,469.17/39,201.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,828.61

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