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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,247.62, 58,873.47 and 12,954.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,247.62, 58,873.47 and 12,954.42 is: 19,432.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,247.62 : 58,873.47 = 12,954.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,247.62/58,873.47 = 12,954.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,247.62x = 58,873.47 × 12,954.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,247.62x = 762,671,657.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,671,657.24/39,247.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,432.30

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