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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,349.59, 59,035.91 and 12,695.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,349.59, 59,035.91 and 12,695.04 is: 19,046.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,349.59 : 59,035.91 = 12,695.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,349.59/59,035.91 = 12,695.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,349.59x = 59,035.91 × 12,695.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,349.59x = 749,463,175.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,463,175.41/39,349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,046.28

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