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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,312, 58,977.72 and 13,019.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,312, 58,977.72 and 13,019.40 is: 19,532.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,312 : 58,977.72 = 13,019.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,312/58,977.72 = 13,019.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,312x = 58,977.72 × 13,019.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,312x = 767,854,527.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,854,527.77/39,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,532.32

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