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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,244.96, 58,869.49 and 12,951.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,244.96, 58,869.49 and 12,951.76 is: 19,428.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,244.96 : 58,869.49 = 12,951.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,244.96/58,869.49 = 12,951.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,244.96x = 58,869.49 × 12,951.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,244.96x = 762,463,505.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,463,505.80/39,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,428.32

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