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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,203.54, 58,808.58 and 12,553.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,203.54, 58,808.58 and 12,553.42 is: 18,831.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,203.54 : 58,808.58 = 12,553.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,203.54/58,808.58 = 12,553.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,203.54x = 58,808.58 × 12,553.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,203.54x = 738,248,804.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,248,804.34/39,203.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,831.18

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