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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,268.24, 58,893.90 and 12,966.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,268.24, 58,893.90 and 12,966.76 is: 19,447.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,268.24 : 58,893.90 = 12,966.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,268.24/58,893.90 = 12,966.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,268.24x = 58,893.90 × 12,966.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,268.24x = 763,663,066.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,663,066.76/39,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,447.35

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