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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,204.56, 58,794.36 and 12,902.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,204.56, 58,794.36 and 12,902.24 is: 19,349.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,204.56 : 58,794.36 = 12,902.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,204.56/58,794.36 = 12,902.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,204.56x = 58,794.36 × 12,902.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,204.56x = 758,578,943.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,578,943.37/39,204.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,349.25

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