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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,206.26, 58,751.97 and 19,445.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,206.26, 58,751.97 and 19,445.37 is: 29,139.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,206.26 : 58,751.97 = 19,445.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,206.26/58,751.97 = 19,445.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,206.26x = 58,751.97 × 19,445.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,206.26x = 1,142,453,501.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,453,501.64/39,206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,139.57

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