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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,271.76, 58,926.54 and 19,552.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,271.76, 58,926.54 and 19,552.04 is: 29,337.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,271.76 : 58,926.54 = 19,552.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,271.76/58,926.54 = 19,552.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,271.76x = 58,926.54 × 19,552.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,271.76x = 1,152,134,067.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,134,067.14/39,271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,337.47

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