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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,244.59, 58,868.93 and 12,951.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,244.59, 58,868.93 and 12,951.38 is: 19,427.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,244.59 : 58,868.93 = 12,951.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,244.59/58,868.93 = 12,951.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,244.59x = 58,868.93 × 12,951.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,244.59x = 762,433,817.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,433,817.87/39,244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,427.74

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