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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,218.26, 58,834.68 and 12,924.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,218.26, 58,834.68 and 12,924.85 is: 19,389.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,218.26 : 58,834.68 = 12,924.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,218.26/58,834.68 = 12,924.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,218.26x = 58,834.68 × 12,924.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,218.26x = 760,429,413.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,429,413.80/39,218.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,389.68

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