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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,244.68, 58,858.72 and 12,943.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,244.68, 58,858.72 and 12,943.24 is: 19,412.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,244.68 : 58,858.72 = 12,943.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,244.68/58,858.72 = 12,943.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,244.68x = 58,858.72 × 12,943.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,244.68x = 761,822,539.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,822,539.05/39,244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,412.12

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