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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,274.81, 58,903.98 and 12,973.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,274.81, 58,903.98 and 12,973.57 is: 19,457.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,274.81 : 58,903.98 = 12,973.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,274.81/58,903.98 = 12,973.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,274.81x = 58,903.98 × 12,973.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,274.81x = 764,194,907.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,194,907.81/39,274.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,457.63

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