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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,359.28, 59,050.42 and 12,704.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,359.28, 59,050.42 and 12,704.65 is: 19,060.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,359.28 : 59,050.42 = 12,704.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,359.28/59,050.42 = 12,704.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,359.28x = 59,050.42 × 12,704.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,359.28x = 750,214,819.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,214,819.46/39,359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,060.68

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