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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,279.24, 58,910.40 and 12,977.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,279.24, 58,910.40 and 12,977.76 is: 19,463.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,279.24 : 58,910.40 = 12,977.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,279.24/58,910.40 = 12,977.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,279.24x = 58,910.40 × 12,977.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,279.24x = 764,525,032.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,525,032.70/39,279.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,463.84

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